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Velvet Pendant Clip Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular vintage clip earrings. In very good condition.
Model : Clips
Material : filigree metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Cartier Sapphire Flower Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Cartier sapphire flower clip earrings, circa 1940. These Cartier clip earrings are crafted
Category
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Dome 18K Clip Earrings
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Italian coral dome 18K clip earrings, circa 1960. These 18 karat gold clip earrings feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci BNIB Lionshead Clip Earrings
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci new lionshead clip earrings in brass, pearls and green eyes. Come with original dust cover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gilt metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7 L cm
Category
1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø 3 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø 2.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Large Vintage Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel large size clip earrings
Vintage
Some glue showing on the back of the earring.
Please see
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Swirl Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
rondelles.
Clip earrings can be worn on either ears for a different look.
Category
2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings dating from the 1980s.
Additional information
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Philippe Ferrandis Swarovski Crystal Clip Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Champagne and pink Swarovski Crystal clip earrings from Philippe Ferrandis.
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 18k Gold Clip Earrings total weight is 21.64 grams
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Francoise Montague Overlapping Circle Clip Earrings
By Marion Stern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Yellow and purple handmade glass bead and Swarovski crystal clip earrings from Francoise Montague.
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 70s large gold tone clover clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Ancient Coin 18k Ear Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
19th century ancient coin 18k ear clip earrings, stamped 750, 925 and 18k gold frame, approx 21
Category
Antique 19th Century Clip-on Earrings
Valentino Golden Enamelled Metal Clip Earrings
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Golden enamelled metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 5 H cm
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Augustine Yellow Paste Glass Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -Paste glass clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 3 W x 3 H cm
Condition
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Augustine Green Paste Glass Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -Paste glass clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4 W x 4 H cm
Condition
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Augustine Flower Paste Glass Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -Paste glass clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4 W x 4 H cm
Condition
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Augustine Yellow Paste Glass Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -Paste glass clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4 W x 4 H cm
Condition
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
18kt Gold Clip Earrings Shell Classic
Located in New York, NY
Shell Textured Clip Earrings
Measurements:
31 x 22mm
Depth: 7mm
Comfortable Omega Clip
19.7
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6.5
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Karl Lagerfeld Golden Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl Lagerfeld -Golden metal clip earrings with the initials KL.
Additional information
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Gold metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4 W x 7 H
Category
Vintage 1980s German Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings from 1980's
Additional information
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Gold Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Textured Clip Earrings
Measurements of Earrings:
Measurements:
.86 x .85 Inch
Depth: .23inch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Francoise Montague Multi-Color Cube Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Austrian glass jewel tone cube clip earrings from Francoise Montague.
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings paved with rhinestones and glass paste
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Designer Baguette Crystal Crescent Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Designer Brilliantly made Crescent Clip Earrings set with tapered fishtail Baguette
Category
Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Clips Earrings in Gold Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Clips Earrings in gold metal. They are engraved with the S of sales
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
18K Gold Pair Of Clip Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Pair of Clip Earrings. It depicts a gold rope enrolled and twisted few times to
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Pink Tourmaline Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz Clip Earrings. 13.0 dwt (20.22 g)
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz
18 Karat 3D Hobo Chick Retro Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hobo Chick Prime
High shine, 3d textured clip earrings
Circular Sunburst Pattern.
Measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ugo Correani Roman Medallion Clip Earring
By Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Ugo Correani Roman Medallion Clip Earring.
Necklace is available for purchase. ( see necklace
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings
Pate de Verre Camélia Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
verre or poured glass. Gold leaves are inserted in the glass. 18-carat gilded brass. Clip earrings
Category
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
1980's Chanel Perforated Logo Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold tone perforated logo round clip earrings.Collection 26 by Victoire de Castellaine. Come
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Valentino Clip Earrings in Golden Enamelled Metal
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Golden enamelled metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 8 H cm
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Enamel
18kt Gold Clip Earrings Panda Eye Domed
Located in New York, NY
Dome Panda Eye Clip Earrings
Measurements:
3/4 inch diameter
Depth: 7mm
Comfortable Omega Clip
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Golden Metal and Bakelite Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal and bakelite clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø 4 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ungaro Golden Metal and Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ungaro -Golden metal and rhinestone clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 12.5 L cm
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Kalinger Golden Metal and Ceramic Clip Earrings
By Kalinger
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Kalinger -Golden metal and ceramic clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø 3.7 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Kalinger Golden Metal and Resin Clip Earrings
By Kalinger
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Kalinger -Golden metal and resin clip earrings with rhinestones.
Additional information
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Augustine Light Green Glass Paste Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine -Paste glass clip earrings
Additional information:
Dimensions: 2.5 W x 3 H cm
Condition
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
18kt Gold Clip Earrings Double Circles Loop
Located in New York, NY
Circular Looping Clip Earrings
Measurements:
21 x 18mm
Depth: 9mm
Comfortable Omega Clip
14
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Textured Watermelon Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Watermelon Clip Earrings
Measurements:
1.09 x .88 Inch
Depth: .37inch
Comfortable Omega Clips
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 14k Yellow & White Gold Post & Clip Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Fabulous Modern 14k Gold Post & Clip Earrings
Description / Condition: Mint
Year of Production
Category
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Creole Engraved Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Engraved gold metal clip earrings.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6
Category
1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Shell Form 3D Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
High shine & Wide, 3d shell form clip earrings
Measurements of Earrings:
1.27 X 1.04 inch
7.8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis and Diamond Fan Clip Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
These visually striking lapis and diamond clip earrings exude both drama and sophistication
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel CC Golden Enamelled Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden enamelled metal clip earrings. Presence of scratches on the metal.
Additional
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
18k WG and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
This vintage Borsheim 18k white gold and diamond clip earrings consists of alternating horizontal
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
14 Karat Gold Raised X Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Smooth Classic X Clip Earrings
Measurements of Earrings:
.8 x .71 Inch
Depth: .35inch
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic Feather and Paste Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Feather and Paste Clip Earrings from the 1980's when the hot glue gun reined supreme
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Rhodium
Aldo Cipullo Cartier Gold Sputnik Clip Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold clip earrings. Circa 1970-75. Signed A. Cipullo. 1" in diameter.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings centered with a pearly cabochon
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Haute Couture Golden Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Gold-plated clip earrings featuring an ear of wheat.
Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1986/1987
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gianfranco Ferré "Shells" Gold metal Clip Earrings
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gianfranco Ferré - (Made in Italy) Gold metal clip earrings featuring shells paved with strass
Category
1990s Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970S Yves Saint Laurent " Y" Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare 1970's Yves Saint Laurent "Y" shape rive gauche clip earring. Lare in scale these are super
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cluster Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s never seen before pearl cluster clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Alittle Brother Turquoise 18k YG Ear Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous movable turquoise with gold spikes approx 38 total ear clip earrings by Alittle brother
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
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Clipped Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of clipped earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 43819 vintage examples as well as 12891 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of clipped earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and Yves Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 14390, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut clipped earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of clipped earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Clipped Earrings?
On average, clipped earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,401, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,500,000 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 Clipped 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 8, 2023Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To 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.
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