How do door knockers work?

Door knockers work because of their hinged design. After you mount the back plate onto a door, the striker portion hangs from the frame on the hinge, allowing you to raise it up and strike it against the backing. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage door knockers.

What does door knocker earrings mean?

The term door-knocker earrings refers to large hoop earrings. This name comes from the fact that the shape of the hoop is similar to that of the knocker on a door. Door-knocker earrings may be round, square or triangular in shape, and jewelry designers create them out of a variety of materials, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Shop a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.

What is another name for a door knocker?

There are several other names for a door knocker. These names can include doorbell, buzzer, chime, peal, gong and knell to name a few. You’ll find a variety of door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Vtg CHANEL Made in France 24k gold plated quilted door knocker clip on earrings

$1,365Sale Price|30% Off

Vtg CHANEL Made in France 24k gold plated quilted door knocker clip on earrings

By Chanel

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • 24k gold plated • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2.38" by 2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal ...

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

'Door knocker' earring in wood and gilded metal by Robert Goossens Paris, 1960's

$916 / set

W 1.46 in D 0.79 in L 2.68 in

'Door knocker' earring in wood and gilded metal by Robert Goossens Paris, 1960's

By Robert Goossens

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Paar of 'door knocker* earrings in dark bwon wood and gilded metal, about 1960. Plat singed Goossens Paris. Dimensions, Height 6,5 cmx 4 cm Very good condition!

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Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Antique Filigree Hoop Drop Earrings

$3,400

W 1.07 in L 1.69 in

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Antique Filigree Hoop Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as gold ring door-knocker style drops suspending from oval bale Baled and larger hoop are decorated with filigree and granulation Depicting scrolling flourishes and twisted ...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circle Drop Diamond Earrings 0.97 Carats with Pushbacks in 18K Yellow Gold

$2,810

Circle Drop Diamond Earrings 0.97 Carats with Pushbacks in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

18K yellow gold interlocking "door knocker" drop earrings with round faceted natural diamonds weighing 0.97 carat total.

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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Diamond Accented Dangle Earrings

$2,840

W 0.37 in L 1.5 in

Classic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Diamond Accented Dangle Earrings

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

These beautiful 14 karat yellow gold rectangle dangle door knocker style earrings are stunning!

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Channel-Set Taper Baguette Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace

$3,200 / item

W 0.95 in L 1.58 in

14K Gold Channel-Set Taper Baguette Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Elevate your style with this exquisite 14K gold taper baguette door-knocker shaped Gradient Amethyst pendant necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Garnet Green Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Dangle Earrings

$4,800

W 0.79 in L 1.42 in

14 Karat Gold Garnet Green Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Dangle Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

14k gold garnet green tourmaline diamond door-knocker earrings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

1980s David Webb Inspired Blue & Green Enamel 18k Gold Plated Earrings

$375

L 1.5 in

1980s David Webb Inspired Blue & Green Enamel 18k Gold Plated Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your accessory collection with these stunning 1980s David Webb-inspired blue and green enamel 18k gold-plated door knocker style hoops. Crafted with an eye for bold elegance,...

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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

RICHELIEU signed vintage gold door knocker designer clip on earrings

$157Sale Price|30% Off

RICHELIEU signed vintage gold door knocker designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed RICHELIEU • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINTA...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Door Knocker For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold door knocker you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 173 vintage or 30 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a gold door knocker from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A gold door knocker from David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold door knocker of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 57, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold door knocker, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Door Knocker?

On average, a gold door knocker at 1stDibs sells for $2,688, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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