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Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A pair of very nice and wearable ear clip with different shapes and cuts of rhinestones. In the
Category
Vintage 1950s Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Cartier 18ct Textured Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Ear Clips, circa 1960s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of vintage gold and diamond earrings by Cartier c.1960s, each designed as a triple
Category
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as tapered yellow gold curving forms featuring domed platinum centers
Pavé set with approximately 3.40 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds
G color with VS2 clarity - with...
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Weston, MA
These charming vintage ear clips feature an 18k yellow gold fan shape suspending a graduated fringe
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1981 Hematite 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering oval-shaped hematite cabochons measuring 12.0 x 15.0 mm
Opaque dark gray and displaying a metallic sheen
Set with high polish bezel frame surrounds
Accented by grooved twis...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Carved Hematite 18K Gold Geometric Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as triangular forms featuring carved hematite
Opaque glossy black in color with metallic sheen
Featuring gold concentric circle motif stations
With a high polished finish
Co...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DeVroomen 1998 Blue Chalcedony Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Ear Clip Earrings
By DeVroomen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering oval-shaped blue chalcedony cabochons measuring 10.0 x 13.0 mm
Translucent light grayish blue in color and bezel set with an enamel halo
Guilloche with transparent light y...
Category
1990s Drop Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960's 3.00 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Domed Swirl Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as swirling domed gold forms comprised centering twisting platinum forms
Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds in graduating rows
Weighing approximately 3.00 carats tot...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carrera y Carrera 1990 18K Gold Romeo & Juliet J-Hoop Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each centering a repoussé matte gold panel depicting Romeo and Juliet
Comprised of a man and woman in embrace with columns and birds
Set in a high polished gold wire frame
Tapered ha...
Category
1990s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's 5.80 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as swirling domed forms comprised of yellow gold twisted rope motif wire
Featuring rows of round brilliant cut diamonds prong set in white gold
Weighing approximately 5.80 c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Vintage Diamond and Platinum “Bean” Ear Clips
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
object itself. The “bean” symbolizes the origin of life.
Our vintage ear clips are made of platinum and
Category
Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Clip-on earring by DEMARIO NY, pealrs and rhinestones, gold plated, 1950
By DeMario
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage ear clips from DEMARIO NY from the 1950s.
A round shape with a 5-petaled flower, these are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Romantic Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Modernist Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this pair of ear clips were retailed by the famed Parisian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
bee ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
length 3.7 cm, vintage parts date 1970s, clip-on so can be worn in different positions.
These earrings
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Other, Brass
Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. These vintage ear clips are collector's pieces and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.87 in D 0.47 in L 0.91 in
begonia with bee ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
size:length 10cm
Total length 10 cm, pearl size 4 mm, vintage parts date 1970s, clip-on so can be worn in
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
ginkgo ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts, pearl jewelry
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage 1970s Japanese glass pearls, glass beads
size:length 7.5cm
An ear clip
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruffle Ear Clips 1960s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruffle Ear Clips 1960s
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585 Designed By Bernhard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
These vintage ear clips, crafted from 14-carat gold and stamped with "585," are designed by
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Other Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Angel Brooch Ear-Clips Set
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned angle earclips and brooch set. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Clip on
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585 Designed By Bernhard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
These vintage ear clips, crafted from 14-carat gold and stamped with "585," are exquisite pieces
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Other Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage Floral Micro Mosaic Ear Clips - Unsigned - Italy - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage floral micro mosaic ear clips - silver tone rope twist metal details and backs - unsigned
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Clip-on Earrings
W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 0.63 in
Mid Century Rhinestone Sterling Silver Plated Ear Climber Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ear Climber Clip-On Earrings. Featuring a unique ear-climber design, these earrings showcase a
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Ole Lynggaard Ear Clips Made In 14 Carat Gold With Culture Pearl
Located in Lejre, DK
These vintage ear clips by Ole Lynggaard are exquisite pieces of jewelry crafted from 14-carat gold
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Other Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button Earrings, made in NY
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are designed as dimensionally furling flowers
Accented by fluted petals and bursting
Category
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Austrian Crystal Topaz & Gold Tone Ear Clips & Brooch/Pin, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Austrian crystal topaz and aquamarine ear clips and brooch/pin in gold tone frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Clip-on Earrings
David Webb "Angel Skin" Coral Drop Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
group of extraordinary gems. In these vintage David Webb ear clips, oval cabochon coral is framed by
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels
Feature Single Bezel-Set Diamonds for Eyes
Each Clip Appx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Blue Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cornucopia Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings are designed as a cornucopias overflowing with oval cut topaz - ranging in size
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matthew Trent Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 ct Round Diamond Earrings Ear clips
Located in Addison, TX
Piece Style: Earrings / Ear clips
Weight of Necklace: 13.3 grams
Condition: Very Good
Markings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage huge Etruscan style gold faux glass gemstone designer runway clip on ear
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with jewel glass cabs
• vintage designer runway clip on earrings
Category
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
CHANEL CLIP-ON EARRING, early rare 1970/80s ear clip, 24 carat gold plated
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage Chanel ear clip (Made in France) with a beautiful hand-crafted pearl in the middle, 1.3 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage ANNE KLEINN huge matte gold chain rope pearl runway designer clip on ear
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• clip on designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold French Carved Green Jade Faces Diamond Ear Clips Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Handcarved Jade Faces Ear clips with Gold Diamond-Accented Wings.
2 carved jade faces ap
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips
Gorgeous Vintage Clip-On
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chanel ear clips by Maison Gripoix with large pearls attached, signed 2CC8
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Maison Gripoix for Chanel, this Vintage Chanel Gripoix Flower Pendant is a delightful ear clip which is
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
W 0.32 in D 0.24 in Dm 0.55 in L 0.94 in
Vintage Iradj Moini Gigantic Crystal Ear climbers 1980s
By Iradj Moini
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The most spectacular pair of Vintage Iradj Moini Ear climbers. Boasting a huge array of large fancy
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Chanel 2 way clip-on earring Creole with Gripoix and gold balls, 1970/80s, Paris
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Rare vintage ear clips by Chanel that can be worn in 2 ways. The small upper clip individually or
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Dangle Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned dangle ear-clips featuring a quilted diamond shaped clip and a "CHANEL
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Clip-on in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage natural turquoise Cabochon ear clips made in 18-karat white gold circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Twist Diamond Ear Studs by Boucheron, Paris
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow Gold rope twist gold and diamond clip earrings of knotted design. The top
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Pave 8 Carat Diamond Set Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 18k yellow gold ear clips were made in France and boast a geometric form set with
Category
20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Fluted Bombe Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb on-the-ear clips of oval-shaped bombé design, featuring alternating swerves of yellow gold and
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
yamasakura ear clip / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
size:length 6cm
Since it is a clip type, it is less likely to hurt your ears.
The cherry blossoms are snugly
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Vintage David Yurman Ear Clip Two-Tone 14k Gold & Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage David Yurman Ear Clip Two-Tone 14k
Category
Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Vintage Mario Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Lion & Lioness Ear Clips
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous ear clips by Mario Buccellati.
One is a male lion, one is a female lioness.
Created in
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Clip on Earrings for Pierced Ears Hoops
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These substantial clip- on- earrings are made out of 14 karat gold and are designed as five three
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
SeidenGang Blue Topaz Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cushion Ear-Clip Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering mixed cut cushion shaped topaz measuring 12.0 x 12.0 mm
Transparent vibrant medium blue in color and bezel set in white gold
With a grooved scroll motif frame surround flus...
Category
1990s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Miriam Haskell set, necklace and clip-on earing collectore pieces, 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About
Beautiful necklace with matching ear clips made of tiny pearls, completely hand embroidered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
W 2.76 in L 15.75 in
Vintage CORO Arrow brooch with matching ear clip, gold plated USA 1950s
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
matching ear clips, designed by CORO USA.
MARKS OF QUALITY
For the most part, pieces marked "Coro" are of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Step Cut Citrine Ear Clips Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Step Cut Citrine Ear Clips. These tailored and unique earrings feature
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.36 in D 0.21 in L 0.43 in
Angela Cummings 1984 Coral 18 Karat Gold Vintage Geometric Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as yellow gold cushion forms centering coral spheres
Opaque medium reddish orange in color
Measuring 11.0 mm round
Completed by hinged omega backs
Stamped for 18 karat gold
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Oval Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as domed oval shaped earrings
Accented by a subtly concave surface
With high polish finish
Completed by hinged omega backs
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Fully signed for Angela ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's 6.16 CTW Aquamarine 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Sputnik Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Domed ear-clip earrings are tube set throughout with aquamarines
Round cut and transparent light
Category
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Ruby Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Door-Knocker Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as half-round surmounts interlocked with round drops prong set with emeralds in center
Weighing approximately 0.76 carat total - transparent bright medium green in color
Acc...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Leaf Ear-Clip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as highly rendered yellow gold leaves
Engraved with organic Segrinato texture
Centering a high polish rose gold vein
Completed by hinged omega backs
Stamped wit...
Category
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Puffed Twist Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized domed gold forms
Grooved with puffy twist motif detail
With high polish finish
Completed by hinged omega backs
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Fully signed for Dankner...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. Jade 18 Karat Gold Vintage Lotus Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as organic oval-like forms carved from jade
Translucent pastel bluish green in color
With pierced oval forms throughout
Backed by gold frame
With hinged omega backs
Stamped ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Door Knocker Ear-Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as door knocker style earrings with looped surmount and disk drop
Puffed yellow gold with split open surmount and wrap motif on drop
Featuring a high polish finish
Completed...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Ear Clip For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage ear clip for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage ear clip may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage ear clip has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari are consistently popular. A vintage ear clip can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage ear clip, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Ear Clip?
The price for a vintage ear clip starts at $109 and tops out at $88,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,895.
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 Vintage Ear Clip
- 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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