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Lion Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels lion clip earrings are formed of 18K gold and

Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

brooch set! Picture this: stunning lion door knockers made of 18kt yellow gold and sprinkled with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef Lion Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef Lion Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef Lion Door Knocker Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef lion door knocker earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold weighing 32.6 DWT.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, Necklace and Pendant Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, Necklace and Pendant Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, Necklace and Pendant Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef and Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, necklace and Pendant Set All three

Category

Vintage 1970s American Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Gilt Lion Door Knocker Statement Earrings, 1980s
Vintage Gilt Lion Door Knocker Statement Earrings, 1980s

Vintage Gilt Lion Door Knocker Statement Earrings, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.3" tall - Gold plated - Post earring backs for pierced

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond and Gold Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond and Gold Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond and Gold Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold lion head earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

vintage lion door knocker earrings 1990s
vintage lion door knocker earrings 1990s

vintage lion door knocker earrings 1990s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of vintage lion hoop earrings. Featuring a door knocker design incorporating a lions head

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Ciner Gold Door Knocker Lion Earrings
Vintage Ciner Gold Door Knocker Lion Earrings

Vintage Ciner Gold Door Knocker Lion Earrings

By Ciner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ciner gold door knocker lion earrings

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Lion Gold Door Knocker Earrings 1980s
Vintage Lion Gold Door Knocker Earrings 1980s

Vintage Lion Gold Door Knocker Earrings 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Lion Knocker Earrings. Featuring a Lion's head with a twisted hoop suspended from the jaw

Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker, Lion Motif Earrings, measuring 1 1/2

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

The iconic Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion Head Door Knocker'' earclips of the the late 1960's. These

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Lion Door Knocker Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of lion door knocker earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 13 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Artisan and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to lion door knocker earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Christian Dior and Ciner are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of lion door knocker earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Lion Door Knocker Earrings?

Prices for lion door knocker earrings start at $125 and top out at $60,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,887.

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 Lion Door Knocker Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    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.