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Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ear Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco diamond and blue sapphire ear clips, bead set with 64 full and single cut round diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ear Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ear clips prong set with two round faceted blue sapphires weighing 1.30cts and 64 full
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Amethyst Pink Sapphire Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ear clips made by David Webb.
Featuring two pear-shape amethysts and round pink sapphires
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking Faux Emerald and Sapphire Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Striking Faux Emerald and Sapphire Dangle Ear Clips from the 1980's. High quality construction with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Maple Leaf Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire ear clip earrings design as classic luxury elegant style.You can use for everyday and also
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gubelin Sapphire Diamond Ear-Clips
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro 18kt yellow gold ear-clips of swirl design, embellished with sapphires and diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
16 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
handcrafted platinum ear clips. The sapphires weighing 7.24 and 8.81 carats are accompanied by a report from
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2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Floral Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum, these 1950s ear clips make a
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Platinum Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous diamond, ruby and sapphire half hoop ear clips.
64 diamonds weigh approximately 1.70
Category
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphires Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a cluster of 2.4 mm, round pink sapphires in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic Nieman Marcus Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ear Clips
By Nieman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
These chic and most wearable 1970s ear clips by Nieman Marcus have a wonderful abstract and three
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Mauboussin Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Ear Clips
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mauboussin ear clips set with round rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
Numbered and signed Mauboussin
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Heart Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful ear clips are designed as a heart, set with round diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Fine Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clip
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent set with GIA Certidied Cushion shape sapphires weighing 12.25 Carats with a circle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cage Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Bold, chic and beautifully designed these 1980s ear clips are a fun wear for any occasion. Two
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Agate, 18k Gold
Cartier Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Leaf Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Made in 18kt yellow gold. Cartier Paris, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Leaf Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Made in 18kt yellow gold. Cartier Paris, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Yellow Sapphire and Black Enamel Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ear Clips
Oval shape yellow sapphire embezled by black enamel & surrounded by brilliant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Sapphire Emerald, Diamond and Gold Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
It’s the unique pairing of color and cut that makes these David Webb ear clips stand out. A large
Category
Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Aletto Brothers Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Flower Ear Clips
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Weston, MA
stylized flowers, these ear clips feature bright medium cornflower blue sapphires highlighted with diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14 K Yellow Gold 1980s Ear Clips Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating cockatail earclipsin 14 K yellow Gold featuring 2 lovely blue bezel set oval Sapphires
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond GIA and AGL Certified Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Sapphire and Diamond Earring Clips signed Cartier. Sapphires weighing 25 carats each set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Fantasie Earrings Ear Clips 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and unique Fantasie Earrings Ear Clips 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.91 in L 1.03 in
22ct Gold Byzantine Inspired Ear Clips Studded With Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A pair of Byzantine inspired ear clips. High carat gold - between 20-22 carat. The round domed ear
Category
Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond on Ear Clip Earrings 18 Karat Gold Blackened
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond On Ear Clip Earrings 18KT White Gold Blackened
These earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.13 in L 1.44 in
Shell Ear Clips with 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
shells are decorated with bezel set Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires, along with small gold flowers. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Austrian GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ear Clips
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Austrian GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ear Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Emerald Gemstone Gold Foliate Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ear clips of foliate design, the main body consisting of two carved emerald leaves
Category
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chanel Reversible Diamond, Yellow and Blue Sapphire Comete Ear Clips in 18kY & W
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Comete reversible diamond, yellow sapphire and blue sapphire clip-on hoop earrings in 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.04 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as marquise shaped forms centering clusters of round cut sapphires. Weighing approximately
Category
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1960's, Buccellati Jade Sapphire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings have a stylized brushed gold surmount accented by sapphires
Rendered as 3.0 mm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Multi-Stone Gold Fish Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fun multi-stone ear clips including sapphire, iolite, garnet, and citrine set on 18 karat
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Balogh 1960 Ear Clips In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.04 Ctw In Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Ear-clips designed by David Balogh.
Outstanding pair of clip on earrings created by David Balogh
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.9 in L 1.02 in
1950s 3.5 Carat Total Diamond and Sapphire Clip-On Earrings for Non Pierced Ears
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro Diamond and Sapphire Cabochon Clip On Earrings - 14 karat White Gold, Diamonds, Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.44 in W 0.83 in L 1.15 in
Retro 6.50 and 7.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Ruby Ear Clips in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Retro era No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Ruby clip-on earrings circa 1940, in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Multi-Gem Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb gold multi-gem ear clips
Hinged hoops with cabochon rubies, emeralds, and sapphires
Category
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires - Sunset Ear Cuff/ Earring
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
colors of the natural brilliant cut sapphires. Each individual color represents a different moment from
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ear Cuff Cherry Blossom Bouquet - 18k Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pink Opal
By Morphee
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
hues of pink sapphires, is adorned with brilliant diamond pistils, radiating a timeless allure. The
Category
2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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
Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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These earrings for non pierced ears secure to the reverse with a hinged clip-on fastening, hallmarked
Category
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Golden Orange Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow Gold, these handcrafted
clip-back earrings feature a folding post for Non pierced ears.
Made by
Category
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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W 1.19 in D 0.44 in L 1.19 in
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Gold Clip-On-Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cabochon in the centre surrounded by gem set flower petals. Each ear clip is surrounded by twelve round cut
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.87 in L 0.95 in
C. Krypell Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
1980's vintage Elegant Designer Charles Krypell diamond and sapphire earrings for pierced ears
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Sapphires Diamonds Stud Clip-On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Rossella Ugolini clip-on stud earrings, crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold adorned
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond Sapphire 18K White Gold Spring Flower Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These Stylish 18K White Gold, Pave Diamond & Sapphire Earrings were
inspired by a five-petal
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Earrings Cocktail Large Floral Earrings 18kt White Gold Clips
Located in Jupiter, FL
ears or not. These earrings are made in 18KT white gold with natural sapphires and diamonds. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.50 Carat Yellow Sapphire Rhodolite White Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold with 18K Yellow Gold Clips.
These Earrings have 0.14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k...
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W 0.44 in L 1.97 in
Italian Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold 5.68 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ear clips with natural gemstones.
Very beautiful and colorful pair of modernists ear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold...
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W 1.02 in L 1.46 in
Yellow and Blue Sapphire, Diamond and Hematite Day and Night Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold, yellow and blue sapphire, hematite and diamond ear-clips, the tops
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
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W 0.88 in L 1.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Clip On Earrings are a stunning display
Category
20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have 5.10 Carats of Modern Round Cut Blue Sapphires
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
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W 0.87 in L 1.78 in
David Webb Platinum And Gold Yellow Sapphire, Enamel And Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
earrings, oval-cut yellow sapphires take center stage, showcasing their rich and vibrant hue. The sapphires
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
Michele Della Valle Clips Earrings 18kt with 26.24 Ctw Paraiba Tourm & Sapphires
By Michele della Valle
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Go...
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W 0.91 in L 1.77 in
Chaumet Paris Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 5.64 Ctw Sapphires & Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Clip on earrings designed by Chaumet.
Fabulous clip on earrings, created in Paris France by the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...
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W 0.79 in D 0.7 in L 0.95 in
Modernist Enameled Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.42 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clip on earrings with enamel.
Very chic pair of ear clips, created in Italy back in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.06 in L 1.22 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Lapis Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Baguette Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have 14.00 Carats of Yellow Emerald Cut Sapphires.
These
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gol...
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W 0.79 in L 2.96 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Yellow Sapphires.
These Earrings have Handcut Pink Coral.
These
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Hemmerle Munich Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 9.62 Ctw In Sapphires
By Hemmerle
Located in Miami, FL
blue sapphires. They are fitted at the reverse, with posts for pierced ears and omega backs for
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1990s German Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.47 in D 0.26 in L 0.79 in
Cartier Style Emerald Cut Sapphire Crystal Brooch, Ear Crawler Demi Parure–1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
rhinestones gather and reflect further light for a set of remarkable glamour and substance.
Curved ear
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Alex Jona Open Heart Intense Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open heart ear clips in 18 karat white gold set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.79 in W 0.87 in D 0.24 in
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Sapphire Ear Clips For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of sapphire ear clips for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 179 vintage editions and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of sapphire ear clips made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, David Webb and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Sapphire versions from the 126 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut sapphire ear clips and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of sapphire ear clips, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Sapphire Ear Clips?
On average, sapphire ear clips at 1stDibs sell for $9,000, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Sapphire Ear Clips
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 8, 2023Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To get clip-on earrings to stay on, first ensure that they're in good condition. If the fasteners are loose, take them to an expert jewelry repairer to have them tightened. Many types of clip-on earrings need to be adjusted for tightness once in place. You may need to push on a tensioner or twist a screw to tighten them. You may also want to consider adding non-slip grips to the clips for added security. Explore a collection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Why people wear clip-on earrings varies. Some people don't want their ears pierced but love how earrings look, so they wear clip-ons. Individuals with pierced ears may also choose to wear clip-on earrings because they find particular pieces attractive. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of clip-on earrings.
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