Lalaounis Earclips
Vintage 1970s Greek Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Hellenistic Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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Greek Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings
Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Greek Hoop Earrings
Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Greek Hoop Earrings
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Greek Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
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Ilias Lalaounis for sale on 1stDibs
It’s fitting that Ilias Lalaounis (1920–2013) is the only jeweler ever inducted into the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts — the Greek jeweler’s creations, such as his decorative gold necklaces and rings, are less fashion adornment and more works of art.
Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920 to a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers with origins in Delphi. Before turning to the family business, Lalaounis studied law, economics, business and music and trained with the painter Alexandros Alexandrakis. Such a well-rounded education laid the foundation for his unique approach to jewelry.
Lalaounis took the helm of his uncle’s jewelry company in 1940. The impact of the Second World War on Greece inspired the jeweler to celebrate his country’s history by reinterpreting its artifacts into new works of art. In 1957, Lalaounis founded the Greek Jewelers’ Association and exhibited at the Thessaloniki International Fair, showcasing the first of his “collections,” as he would come to define his phases of work. This, the Archaeological Collection, was informed by classical and Hellenistic history.
Lalaounis would go on to find new ways to render historic motifs in gold and gemstones after founding his namesake house in 1969. For his 1970s-era collection, Blow Up, he displayed gold pieces inspired by Minoan art on his models’ entire bodies; after opening a store in Tokyo, he presented a collection informed by Japanese art. Later, Lalaounis introduced a collection inspired by Native Americans at his Madison Avenue store in Manhattan. One of the jeweler’s most important commissions came in 1976, when he designed a collection that drew on Persian art for Empress Farah of Iran.
In 1984, Lalaounis explored his unique creative vision with a book, Metamorphoses. By the 1990s, he had stores across Europe as well as in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York City, and his work had been exhibited at the National Museum of American History and the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, to name a few. In 1994, he founded his own eponymous museum in Athens, with a permanent collection of pieces from 45 of his collections. Lalaounis died in 2013.
Lalaounis’s research-driven approach to jewelry design gives his pieces a depth on par with any art form.
Find an ornate assortment of Ilias Lalaounis’s yellow-gold necklaces, rings and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right clip-on-earrings for You
Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.
Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.
Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.
Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.
Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.
Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.