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Kieselstein Cord Gold Clip Post Earrings
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic 1982 Kieselstein Cord 18k textured gold clip post earrings.
18k Gold
Stamped
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
.62 Diamond Freshwater Pearl White Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Circular clip post fresh water pearl and round diamond clip post earrings set in 18k white gold
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Textured Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Textured 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Safe secure clip backs.
18k yellow gold
Stamped: 750
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval clip post 14k yellow gold clip post earrings set with a matched pair of ancient coins.
14k
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay hammered 18k yellow gold clip post earrings.
18k Yellow Gold
Stamped: 750 D E3426 D
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Spray design diamond cluster clip post earrings in platinum with white gold omega
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Heart Turquoise Pearl Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid- Century Heart shaped Turquoise clip post earrings with a halo of round cultured pearls. 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Large Shrimp Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co large size shrimp design 18k yellow gold clip post earrings.
18k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's High luster Mabe pearl and diamond clip post earrings. 2, 17mm pearls each with a halo of
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Diamond Baguette Platinum Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s diamond clip post earrings. Graduated step cut baguette diamonds in platinum swirl style
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Spitzer & Furman Ruby Gold Domed Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Spitzer & Furman Ruby 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Domed textured open work design with 29
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
SeidenGang Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Stamford, CT
SeidenGang all original 18k yellow gold clip post earrings with bright cultured Pearls and full cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Textured Eustrician Style Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
European made textured Diamond 8k yellow gold clip post earrings. white gold Omega backs. Set with
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Shrimp Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century shrimp style tiger eye clip post earrings set in 18k yellow gold earrings.
2 shrimp
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Shrimp Ribbed Dangle Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
gold clip post earrings with each sporting a detachable round graduated 18k rose gold ribbed fan style
Category
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond clip post earrings. 36 Round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
36 round
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.34 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Italian made Swirl design clip post earrings with 34 round diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
34
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl Diamond Gold Spray Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pearl Diamond Spray Design clip post Earrings. 26 round Akoya pearls accented with 4 round cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Open Heart Clip Post Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Peretti open heart 18k clip post earrings.
18k Yellow Gold
17.5 grams
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enamel diamond and gold clip-on and post earrings circa 1970. *
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Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Ruby and diamond cluster 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Each earring has 18 pink/red
Category
Vintage 1940s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.10 Carat Oval Ruby Pave Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval domed ruby and diamond pave halo 18k white gold clip post earrings.
2 oval 8 x 6mm Rubies
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.00 Carat Yellow Citrine Diamond Gold Dangle Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Citrine and diamond dangle clip post earrings. 4 fantasy cut triangular yellow citrines set in 18k
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.00 Carat Amethyst Onyx Emerald Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round black onyx and amethyst clip post earrings. 14.00cts Amethysts accented with 6 green emeralds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Flame Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Tiffany & Co flame design 18k yellow gold earrings set with genuine red Rubies. Clip and
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Pink Dome Coral Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
twisted wire frames. Omega clip and post back.
2 natural light pink round Coral, untreated and well
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robin Rotenier 2.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Post Earrings
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Original diamond 18k yellow gold stamped Rotenier Swirl clip post earrings, stamped with a
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Azurite Malachite Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Azurite Malachite gold clip post earrings. Two oval green and blue oval cabochon Azurite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Tourmaline Cats Eye Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated green cats eye Tourmaline 14k yellow gold diamond clip post earrings
Two full
Category
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
.10 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Artisan Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
and white gold clip post earrings. The hallmark on the back of the earrings is one one we do not
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mouawad contemporary amethyst clip post earrings 18ct white gold
By Mouawad
Located in London, GB
Mouawad contemporary amethyst purple gemstone clip and post earrings in 18ct white gold.
stunning
Category
1990s Lebanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.4 in D 0.6 in L 0.75 in
Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s pear shaped natural Jadeite Jade natural pearl clip post earrings. Natural certified Jadeite
Category
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Leaf Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Mid-Century Ruby and diamond earrings clip post earrings. 4 oval red rubies set on 18k
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.52 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond gold clip post earrings. Each earring is designed with a flat square setting, each one is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Double Swirl Link Clip Post Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Authentic Tiffany + Co double swirl link 3-D clip post earrings. Made from 18k yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Button Style Florentine Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
cut diamonds. Button style clip post earrings. Th texturing is hand done with a Florentine finish
Category
Mid-20th Century More Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Sapphire Diamon Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's multi-stone lever back earrings. Both of these Byzantine style 18k yellow gold clip
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's Heavy swirl clip post earrings. These large 18k yellow gold earrings consist of
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Diamond Gold Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Italian 18k yellow gold swirl design earrings with white gold clips and posts and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.91 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds in a flower shaped, clip post setting. Omega clip backs and posts. The baguette section goes up
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1.00 Carat Basket Weave Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Basket weave and diamond 18k white and yellow gold clip post half hoop earrings, accented with 48
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
clips and posts. Circa 1950-1960.
2 round Sapphires approx. total weight 1.02cts
54 round diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Mabe Pearl Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14mm Mabe pearl and sapphire clip post 14k yellow gold earrings. Circa 1990
2 Crème mabe pearls
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Turquoise Yellow Gold Button Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's IGD 18k yellow gold clip post style Turquoise earrings. GIA certified natural color sealed
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.62 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's 14k yellow and white gold clip post free form earrings, accented with baguette and round cut
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20.00 Carat Citrine Black Enamel Gold Curved Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Citrine Italian curved clip and post 18k yellow gold earrings with domed black enameling
Category
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
7.00 Carat Pear Amethyst Diamond Halo Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
cut diamonds in 14 yellow gold clip post style settings.
2, 13 x 8.5mm fine pear bright purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Convertible Clip/Post Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Clip/Post Earrings.
The earrings are accented with Diamonds.
There 1.00ct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Convertible Clip / Post Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Clip/Post Earrings.
The earrings are accented with Diamonds.
There 1.00
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Pave Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Clip/Post Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
weighing 3.00 carats total. They are graded as G-H color, VS clarity. The earrings feature a post and
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Mobe Pearl 14k Large Swirl Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1960’s clip post Mobe pearl earrings. 2 Mobe pearls set in 14k yellow gold 3-d swirl's.
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gemlok Diamond Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Gemlok
Located in Stamford, CT
Gemlok 1980’s Mother of Pearl diamond earrings. Originally from Spritzer & Fuhrmann. 2 Mother of
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.25 Carat Oval Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Mid Century Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
also totaling 3.25cts. These earrings have secure clip post style backs.
2 oval purple amethyst
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tutti Frutti 1950's Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful large, yet secure clip post mid-century 1950's earrings in 14k white gold and set with
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline Omega Clip Post Earrings with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
clips) with a post closure and a hinged clip to keep them in place.
The gorgeous and well-cut green
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.69 in L 0.79 in
18kt Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18k yellow gold Marlene Stowe mabe pearl and diamond clip post earrings.
The satin finish
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
.72 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Clip Post Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed oval 1960's Pearl and diamond cluster clip post earrings. 40 cultured pearls accented with 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell Peridot Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Charles Krypell Peridot yellow Sapphire diamond 18k white and yellow gold clip post
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Diamond Pave Clip Post Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pave diamond set 14k white gold clip post earrings. 160 round diamonds set in square shape settings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.33 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval sapphire and diamond cluster earrings. Clip post earrings with a hidden hook on the back to
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Clip Post Earring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact clip post earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 152 vintage or 47 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a clip post earring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic clip post earring over the years, but those made by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Tiffany & Co. and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A clip post earring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 92, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a clip post earring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Clip Post Earring?
Prices for a clip post earring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $39,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,495.
Finding the Right earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Questions About Clip Post Earring
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- What are post style earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Post-style earrings are earrings that have a metal rod backing that slips through a piercing. Once the earring is in place, you slip a backing onto it for security. Sometimes called posts, these earrings come in a variety of styles from studs to dangles to drops. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of post earrings.
- What is a post clutch earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023A post clutch earring is an earring with a certain type of design. Specifically, the earring is mounted on a metal rod called a post. The post slides through the ear and then gets held in place by a push-on backing called a clutch. Clutches can vary in shape, but the butterfly, which consists of two loops positioned below an oval metal plate, is the most common. Shop a variety of post clutch earrings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 14, 2023The main difference between post and stud earrings is specificity. A post earring is any earring that has a rod-like post that slips through the ear and is secured by a backing, while a stud earring is an earring that doesn't hang below the earlobe. Most stud earrings are also post earrings, but post earrings can include hanging styles like drops and dangles. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of 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, 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.
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