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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
1.52ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Floral Dome Cluster Clip Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Floral Domed Cluster Clip Earrings.
1.52cts of natural fancy yellow diamonds:
Rounds, Full Cut
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French European Gold Coin Design Cluster Clip Earrings Retro Statement
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage French-inspired coin clip-on earrings featuring layered designs resembling 19th-century
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Tahitian Pearls and 4.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Clip Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds 18k Gold Cluster Earrings. The earrings feature Tahitian pearls
Category
Vintage 1970s Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 5.20 Carats Total Mixed Cut Diamond Illusion Cluster Clip Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This simple and chic earrings showcases a cluster of mixed diamonds weighing 5.20 carats total
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Cluster Clip Earrings 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and elegant earrings, shaped like pinwheels or flowers, in 18 kt white and yellow gold
Category
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.26ct Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Domed Cluster Clip Earrings 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamonds Domed clip Earrings.
4.86ct. Natural round cut Rubies.
Clean clarity, Vivid Reds
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.00ct Circular Domed Diamond Cocktail Cluster Clip Earrings 18kt 5 Row
Located in New York, NY
Important Jewels
Domed Circular 5 Row, Cocktail Cluster Grand
8.00ct. Natural diamonds
Rounds
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.58 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Ruby Diamond Earrings.
1.30ct. Natural Rubies
Rubies: Rounds, Full Cut
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gem Cluster Clips Earrings in Platinum with 25.11 Cts in Diamonds and Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional gem-set pair of cocktail clips Earrings.
A fabulous pair of cluster earrings, crafted
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Platinum 16.00cttw Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Altogether weighing 16.00cttw.
Mounted in platinum with heavy clip backs.
Circa 1950's.
Diamond quality: G-H
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
WEISS Rhinestone Cluster Clip-On Earrings, 1950’s
By Weiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous 1950’s Weiss crystal rhinestone cluster earrings. The American jeweler, Albert Weiss
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver
Vintage KARU signed beaded cluster clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KARU ARKE INC
• gold tone with glass and plastic beads
• vintage designer clip
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Cluster Domed Ear clip Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original piece from Hammerman, this substantial pair of earrings feature 14 carats of fine top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HONG KONG signed cluster lucite flower clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed HONG KONG
• silver tone with lucite flowers
• vintage clip on earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vtg silver tone ab crystal cluster clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with crystals
• vintage clip on earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Purple Beaded Cluster 14k Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these Vintage Purple Beaded Cluster 14k Gold Plated Clip-On
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Cluster Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.8 Grams
Stone: Turquoise (4 mm)
Measurements: 21 mm
Hallmark: Cartier 14K
ITEM #: BR-1040-083023-05
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Cluster Clip on Earrings 1960s silver earrings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This eye-catching pair of 1960's beaded earrings, in an elegant shade of silver, are the perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
6.20 carats Diamond Pear Marquise Cluster Platinum Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
, Cluster Clip Back Platinum Earrings!
These alluring earrings boast 18 genuine natural diamonds with
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Green Dangling Cluster Crystal Clip on Earrings in Gold, 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of extravagant crystal cluster clip-on earrings by an unknown mid-1900s designer. Each
Category
20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Diamond Platinum Cluster Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
ear clips are secured by a large omega clip and a post. A curved wire is on the back of the earring so
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage gold tone black glass beaded cluster clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer clip on earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Stud Clip On Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Earrings
Mint Jade Cabochons
Diamonds 0.46 Carat
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold flower bkack beads cluster designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage gold tone flower cluster beaded designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and beads
• vintage designer earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond Cluster Clip on Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earrings are versatile and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
2.00 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cluster Clip-On Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Very Classic Pearl Earrings
The earrings are 18K Yellow Gold
There are 2.00 Carats in Diamonds D/E
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Black Rhodium Sapphire Diamond 3ct Cluster Clip-On Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cluster earrings finely crafted in black rhodium on top of 18 karat white gold featuring an
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...
Mid-Century Green Crystal 14k Gold Plated Cluster Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clip-On Earrings. Inspired by nature’s beauty, these earrings feature intricate floral motifs adorned
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
1980s Ciner Cluster Clip-On Earrings W/ Faux Citrine Pearl & Topaz
By Ciner
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Ciner cluster clip-on earrings with faux citrine, pearl and topaz.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
Retro Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Clip On Earrings, Silver, Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Retro chic! These vintage clip on earrings feature a cluster of clear aurora borealis crystals set
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
3.35 Carat 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Caramel Bead and Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These stylish retro clip on earrings feature clusters of caramel beads and sparkling aurora
Category
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Retro Textured Bead Cluster Clip on Fashion Earrings, Brass, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Retro chic! These vintage clip on earrings feature a cluster of textured white beads with green and
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Aquamarine Blue Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Clip on Earrings in Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Glowing pair of vintage earrings, with clusters of aquamarine crystals with an aurora borealis tint
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cluster Sapphire Flower Leaf Crystal Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cluster Sapphire Flower Leaf Crystal Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double White Pearls Cluster Crystals Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double White Pearls Cluster Crystals Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Red Coral and Diamond Cluster Gold Clip Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! High quality Red Coral and Diamond Cluster Earrings. Hand set with Awesome Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl HALO cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of Akoya pearls designed for
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Cluster Flower Bouquet Crystal Openwork Silver Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Cluster Flower Bouquet Shining Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings, Silver Tone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Clip-On Cluster Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond earrings feature a central cluster of yellow sapphire surrounded by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Ruby cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of pearls designed for
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. Vintage 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of Akoya pearls designed for
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. Vintage 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of Akoya pearls designed for
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.04 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Channel Princess Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels
Diamond Square Cluster earrings.
4.04ct. Natural diamonds Princess cut
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold turquoise tiger eye beaded cluster designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage MADE IN GERMANY silver cluster glass beaded clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MADE IN GERMANY
• silver tone with glass beads
• vintage designer earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Faux Pearl Domed Clip-On Earrings In Silver, Classic Cluster Design
Located in Milford, DE
These charming vintage faux pearl clip-on earrings feature a domed cluster of ivory-colored pearls
Category
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Cluster Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Gold 1.32 TDW Convertible Pierced and Clips
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cluster Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Gold 1.32 TDW Convertible Pierced and Clips
These gorgeous
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Tear Water Drop Cluster Crystal Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval Tear Water Drop Cluster Crystals Triangle Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Clip-On Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Attractive clip on earrings. Each consisting of two lines of bezel set baguette diamonds and twenty
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Clip on Earrings White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We simply adore these modern clip on earrings bursting with color! The perfectly playful style adds
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Dm 0.83 in L 1.19 in
Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings.
A pair of earrings consisting of 54 round cut diamonds
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
90s Chanel Crystal Earrings Large Cluster Clip On Yellow Tone Collection 29
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
diameter) feature clear crystals set into the ornate earring mounts. The earrings are fitted with clip-on
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage White Gold Round Pearl & 1.35ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Backing: Clip On Closures (Pierced ears are NOT required.)
Overall Width: 20.4mm (0.80")
Overall Height
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Layered Filigree Sapphire Crystal Cluster Clip on Earrings in Gold, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of exquisite clip on earrings! Each earrings features a centerpiece square sapphire-colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An important cluster earring.
21.49 carats of white marquise and pear shape diamonds set in 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
.60 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Circular Clip Earrings 14 Karat and Trim
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels
Diamond Circular Cluster earrings.
.60ct. Natural diamonds
Rounds, full cut
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cluster Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of cluster clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 223 vintage examples as well as 171 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to cluster clip earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Valentin Magro, Diamond Scene and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 268 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, pear cut and marquise cut cluster clip earrings for sale. When shopping our range of cluster clip earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Cluster Clip Earrings?
On average, cluster clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $7,000, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $700,000 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 Cluster Clip Earrings
- What is a cluster earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 2, 2023Why people wear clip-on earrings varies. Some people don't want their ears pierced but love how earrings look, so they wear clip-ons. Individuals with pierced ears may also choose to wear clip-on earrings because they find particular pieces attractive. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether invisible clip-ons are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the clear backings that define invisible clip-ons are a form of soft, flexible resin. As a result, some people prefer how they feel against the ear compared to other clip-on earrings. Another advantage of invisible clip-ons is that the backing is difficult to see, creating the illusion that a person is wearing pierced earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on 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 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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