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Vintage Key Earrings

Vintage Ugo Correani Crystal Statement Key Earrings 1980s
Vintage Ugo Correani Crystal Statement Key Earrings 1980s

Vintage Ugo Correani Crystal Statement Key Earrings 1980s

By Ugo Correani

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An incredible pair of vintage Ugo Correani key earrings. Featuring a whimsical key design set with

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1980s Vintage Key Earrings

18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #22786
18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #22786

18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #22786

$618

H 0.06 in W 0.13 in L 1.08 in

18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #22786

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18k Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings- These Greek key earrings feature the iconic meander

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20th Century Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Italian Greek Key Hoop Earrings
14K Italian Greek Key Hoop Earrings

14K Italian Greek Key Hoop Earrings

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant hoop earring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing the timeless Greek Key motif

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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21946
14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21946

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21946

$868

H 0.28 in W 1.26 in L 1.34 in

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21946

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoops These hoops are key to unlocking a whole new level of style! These

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20th Century Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Patterned Hoop Earrings #20689
14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Patterned Hoop Earrings #20689

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Patterned Hoop Earrings #20689

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Key Patterned Hoop Earrings These lovely circular hoop earrrings are set in 14K

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20th Century Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings #23098
14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings #23098

14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings #23098

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings. Expertly crafted from genuine 14-karat

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian ANKH Earrings Key Of Life solid 18K Gold / 3.5 gr
Vintage Egyptian ANKH Earrings Key Of Life solid 18K Gold / 3.5 gr

Vintage Egyptian ANKH Earrings Key Of Life solid 18K Gold / 3.5 gr

Located in SE

ANKH is a key of life = the vertical line refers to Man’s life, the horizontal line means after

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1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Key Earrings

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18k Gold

CHANTAL THOMASS Vintage Key To My Heart Clip-On Earrings
CHANTAL THOMASS Vintage Key To My Heart Clip-On Earrings

CHANTAL THOMASS Vintage Key To My Heart Clip-On Earrings

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Nice, FR

CHANTAL THOMASS vintage antiqued gold tone key to my heart clip-on earrings embellished with blue

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20th Century French Vintage Key Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Ancient Coin Tribute Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Frames 7/8 Inch
Ancient Coin Tribute Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Frames 7/8 Inch

Ancient Coin Tribute Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Frames 7/8 Inch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This well crafted pair of Late-20th Century Roman Centurion coin*. tribute earrings feel as

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Late 20th Century Unknown Revival Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Keyes (Canada) Gilded Gold "Leaf" Brooch
Keyes (Canada) Gilded Gold "Leaf" Brooch

Keyes (Canada) Gilded Gold "Leaf" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Keyes wonderfully detailed gilded gold hardware "Leaf" brooch measures 1 7/8" in

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1980s Canadian Vintage Key Earrings

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Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Heart Padlock Key Dangling Earrings
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Heart Padlock Key Dangling Earrings

Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Heart Padlock Key Dangling Earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Heart Padlock Key Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 4.68

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20th Century French Vintage Key Earrings

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Red Medusa Greek Keys Medallion Disc Earrings
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Red Medusa Greek Keys Medallion Disc Earrings

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Red Medusa Greek Keys Medallion Disc Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Red Medusa Greek Keys Medallion Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.69

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20th Century Italian Vintage Key Earrings

Vintage 14ct White Gold Huge Drop Dangle Earrings 585 Purity Greek Key Heavy 5.5
Vintage 14ct White Gold Huge Drop Dangle Earrings 585 Purity Greek Key Heavy 5.5

Vintage 14ct White Gold Huge Drop Dangle Earrings 585 Purity Greek Key Heavy 5.5

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 14CT WHITE GOLD HUGE GREEK KEY DANGLE DROP EARRINGS

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20th Century Greek Art Deco Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sterling Pierced Greek Key Necklace & 3 Sets Matched Pierced Earrings
Vintage Sterling Pierced Greek Key Necklace & 3 Sets Matched Pierced Earrings

Vintage Sterling Pierced Greek Key Necklace & 3 Sets Matched Pierced Earrings

Located in Pahrump, NV

This sterling pierced Greek key choker necklace has three very different uniquely designed matched

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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Vintage Key Earrings

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Sterling Silver

18 Karat Two Tone, Florentine Finish, Infinity Style Earrings
18 Karat Two Tone, Florentine Finish, Infinity Style Earrings

18 Karat Two Tone, Florentine Finish, Infinity Style Earrings

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

textured his gold pieces in a similar fashion. A beautiful pair of low key earrings which could be worn

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Padlock and Key Drop Earrings
Vintage Padlock and Key Drop Earrings

Vintage Padlock and Key Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

This is a pair of vintage 9ct yellow gold drop earrings. One earring features a padlock charm and

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1980s Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Greek Key Setting Omega Back Earrings
Carved Coral Greek Key Setting Omega Back Earrings

Carved Coral Greek Key Setting Omega Back Earrings

Located in Towson, MD

Evoking the Mediterranean in the peachy carved coral and the Greek key gold design, these

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1980s Vintage Key Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21865
14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21865

14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings #21865

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Hoop Earrings These hoop earrings feature the iconic Greek Key

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20th Century Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Greek Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
1980s Greek Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

1980s Greek Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

Located in Hicksville, NY

1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Greek Key pattern on each side. These classic

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antiqued gilt metal 'key' drop earrings, Selini, 1960s
Antiqued gilt metal 'key' drop earrings, Selini, 1960s

Antiqued gilt metal 'key' drop earrings, Selini, 1960s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

These striking and unusual earrings by Selini, with beautifully cast and detailed keys, are fun and

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1960s American Vintage Key Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Diamond Ruby Baroque Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Greek Key Design Estate Earrings
Diamond Ruby Baroque Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Greek Key Design Estate Earrings

Diamond Ruby Baroque Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Greek Key Design Estate Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Greek key motif with ruby tops. The black and white diamonds weigh approximately .50 CTW. The earrings

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Gianni Versace Rare Two-Tone Greek Key Hoop Earrings
1980s Gianni Versace Rare Two-Tone Greek Key Hoop Earrings

1980s Gianni Versace Rare Two-Tone Greek Key Hoop Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Show Off Your Love For Versace With These Silver-Gold Hoop Earrings! Circa 1980s, these rare

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1980s Italian Vintage Key Earrings

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Silver

14K Knife Edge Greek Key Hoops
14K Knife Edge Greek Key Hoops

14K Knife Edge Greek Key Hoops

Located in McLeansville, NC

A pair of 14 karat yellow gold Greek key hoop earrings. These earrings feature a flat knife edge

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1980s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dramatic French Greek-Key Design Earpendants
Dramatic French Greek-Key Design Earpendants

Dramatic French Greek-Key Design Earpendants

Located in San Antonio, TX

18 k gold stylized, greek-key design earpendants with French export marks. 3-9/16 in length. Weight

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1970s French Vintage Key Earrings

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18k Gold

Classically Inspired Diamond Gold Grecian Hoop Earrings
Classically Inspired Diamond Gold Grecian Hoop Earrings

Classically Inspired Diamond Gold Grecian Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Ultra sophisticated 18kt Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings witha Greek Key Design & set with clean, white

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1980s American Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Utopia White Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Utopia White Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Utopia White Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Dallas, TX

Utopia Jewelry Designs of White South Sea and Tahitian Pearls-nature's gift in a modern key with

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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Key Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

AJD Vintage Earrings of Cultured Pearl and Citrine in 18k Yellow Gold - 2 Pieces
AJD Vintage Earrings of Cultured Pearl and Citrine in 18k Yellow Gold - 2 Pieces

AJD Vintage Earrings of Cultured Pearl and Citrine in 18k Yellow Gold - 2 Pieces

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

bracelet, square pendant, and ring from the same set. Key Features: Cultured Pearls: Each earring is

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Vintage Key Earrings

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Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Greek Key Design Trio, Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace
14kt Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Greek Key Design Trio, Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace

14kt Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Greek Key Design Trio, Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Greek key design 14kt yellow gold earring, bracelet, and necklace trio. The friction back

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1990s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Key Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14ct 585 Gold Greek Key Earrings
14ct 585 Gold Greek Key Earrings

14ct 585 Gold Greek Key Earrings

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W 0.67 in D 0.2 in

14ct 585 Gold Greek Key Earrings

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 14ct Gold Vintage Earrings with surrounding cut out Greek key design Stamped 585 inside

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Late 20th Century European Greek Revival Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Zoe Coste Oversized Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings Keys and Locks
Zoe Coste Oversized Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings Keys and Locks

Zoe Coste Oversized Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings Keys and Locks

By Zoe Coste

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spectacular Zoe Coste France gilt metal dangling clip-on earrings. Oversized shape featuring old

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1980s French Modern Vintage Key Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage GIVENCHY gold signed dangle heart key lock designer runway earrings
Vintage GIVENCHY gold signed dangle heart key lock designer runway earrings

Vintage GIVENCHY gold signed dangle heart key lock designer runway earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century American Vintage Key Earrings

Zoe Coste Paris dramatic gilt metal dangling Earrings
Zoe Coste Paris dramatic gilt metal dangling Earrings

Zoe Coste Paris dramatic gilt metal dangling Earrings

By Zoe Coste

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage 1980s rare Zoe Coste Paris gilt metal dramatic dangling clip on earrings. Huge earrings

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1980s French Vintage Key Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Tiffany and Co 18k Yellow Gold Knot Stud Earrings 20th Century Design
Tiffany and Co 18k Yellow Gold Knot Stud Earrings 20th Century Design

Tiffany and Co 18k Yellow Gold Knot Stud Earrings 20th Century Design

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

luxurious 18k yellow gold, the earrings radiate a warm and refined glow, perfect for any occasion. Key

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage H. Stern 18k Gold Bezel Amethyst Drop Hoop Earrings 1.5 Inch Long
Vintage H. Stern 18k Gold Bezel Amethyst Drop Hoop Earrings 1.5 Inch Long

Vintage H. Stern 18k Gold Bezel Amethyst Drop Hoop Earrings 1.5 Inch Long

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

exude sophistication and timeless beauty. Key Features: Design: The earrings showcase a stunning drop

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings
Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings

Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

, assuring you of their unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. Key Features: Elegant Design: These earrings

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Key Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell 0.75 Inch Long Earrings
Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell 0.75 Inch Long Earrings

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell 0.75 Inch Long Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Earrings Key Features: Brand: Tiffany & Co Metal

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Key Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings 22.90 Grams
Greek Key Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings 22.90 Grams

Greek Key Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings 22.90 Grams

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Greek Key Yellow Gold 18k Earrings 22.90 grams Style: Greek Key Earrings Metal: Yellow Gold

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1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Key Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy Earrings 1980s for Pierced Ears
Vintage Givenchy Earrings 1980s for Pierced Ears

Vintage Givenchy Earrings 1980s for Pierced Ears

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

Vintage Givenchy Earrings 1980s for Pierced Ears Add 80s vibes to your wardrobe with these Vintage

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1980s French Vintage Key Earrings

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Gold Plate

Crystal "Sudan" Ash Tray by Lalique
Crystal "Sudan" Ash Tray by Lalique

Crystal "Sudan" Ash Tray by Lalique

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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Crystal "Sudan" Ash Tray by Lalique

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish dish by Lalique is know as "Sudan" and it can be used to hold your keys, watch, key

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Key Earrings

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Crystal

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Vintage Key Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage key earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage key earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Gianni Versace, Givenchy and Karl Lagerfeld are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Lapis Lazuli versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage key earrings for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Key Earrings?

Prices for vintage key earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $6 and can go as high as $2,995, while vintage key earrings, on average, fetch $416.

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 Key Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most 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, 2023
    How 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.