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Vintage Sparkle Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Green Emerald Sparkling Crystals Sunflower Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Green Emerald Sparkling Crystals Sunflower Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Green Emerald Sparkling Crystals Sunflower Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Oval Emerald Green Circle Round Sparkling Crystals Flower Sunflower

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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Lanvin Vintage Large Blue Crystals Sapphire Clear Sparkling Flower Earrings
Lanvin Vintage Large Blue Crystals Sapphire Clear Sparkling Flower Earrings

Lanvin Vintage Large Blue Crystals Sapphire Clear Sparkling Flower Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Wokingham, England

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Blue Navy Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Chunky Statement

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Octagon Sparkling Crystal Square Chunky Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Octagon Sparkling Crystal Square Chunky Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Octagon Sparkling Crystal Square Chunky Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Statement Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Curled Circle Round Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Geometric

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1965 Vintage Crystals Domed Openwork Citrine Sparkling Earrings
Christian Dior 1965 Vintage Crystals Domed Openwork Citrine Sparkling Earrings

Christian Dior 1965 Vintage Crystals Domed Openwork Citrine Sparkling Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1965 Vintage Sparkling Shining Citrine Brown Clear Crystals Layer Round Circle Domed

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Flower Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Flower Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Flower Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystals White Round Pearl Flower Elegant Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage Silver Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Domed Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Silver Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Domed Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Silver Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Domed Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Circle Round Sparkling Crystals Hoop

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Demi Semi Dome Modernist Elegant Clip

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Large Clear Crystal Spiral Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Large Clear Crystal Spiral Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Large Clear Crystal Spiral Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Large Clear White Round Crystal Spiral Bar Elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Hanging sparkly Clip-on earring  by J. SABBAGH Paris from the 1960s, gold se
Hanging sparkly Clip-on earring  by J. SABBAGH Paris from the 1960s, gold se

Hanging sparkly Clip-on earring by J. SABBAGH Paris from the 1960s, gold se

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Vintage sparkley J. SABBAGH PARIS signed ear clip. Clear rhineston, all stones are open back in a

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Vintage Pave Crystal Earrings
Vintage Pave Crystal Earrings

Vintage Pave Crystal Earrings

$350

W 0.5 in L 0.9 in

Vintage Pave Crystal Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

enhance their brilliance and shine, contributing to the earring's overall sparkle. Vintage pavé crystal

Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Earrings
Vintage 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Earrings

Vintage 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Earrings

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Diamonds! Rubies! Pearls! What else can you ask for? These gorgeous earrings are truly one-of-a

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Mid-20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

9.94Ct Vintage  Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earring in 18K White Gold
9.94Ct Vintage  Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earring in 18K White Gold

9.94Ct Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earring in 18K White Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

sapphires and add a dazzling touch of sparkle. These vintage earrings are the perfect complement to any

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings
Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings

Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings

By Ciner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, combining animal motifs with vibrant enamel work and sparkling rhinestones. Vintage Ciner earrings are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA
Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA

Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

that exudes vintage romance and unmatched sparkle. These earrings are expertly set in a harmonious

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Cluster Earrings
1970s Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Cluster Earrings

1970s Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

. These striking vintage earrings capture the bold yet timeless glamour of the 1970s. Worn by Allison

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sparkling 1980s Valentino Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings – Vintage Glamour
Sparkling 1980s Valentino Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings – Vintage Glamour

Sparkling 1980s Valentino Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings – Vintage Glamour

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Hamburg, DE

vintage earrings capture the spirit of high-end glamour. The pair features a lavish arrangement of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Designer Signed William Delillo Sparkling Crystal Dangle Clip Earrings
Vintage Designer Signed William Delillo Sparkling Crystal Dangle Clip Earrings

Vintage Designer Signed William Delillo Sparkling Crystal Dangle Clip Earrings

By William Delillo

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful Vintage Designer William Delillo Signed White Bead Drop Earrings. Hand set

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Wokingham, England

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Blue Navy Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Chunky Statement

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Vintage Designer Sparkling Ice CZ Rhinestone Clip Earrings Signed Hobé
Vintage Designer Sparkling Ice CZ Rhinestone Clip Earrings Signed Hobé

Vintage Designer Sparkling Ice CZ Rhinestone Clip Earrings Signed Hobé

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Designer Hobé Sparkling Ice CZ Rhinestone Ear Climber Clip Earrings with set with Sparkling

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Statement Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Curled Circle Round Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Geometric

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Dome Silver Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Dome Silver Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Hoop Dome Silver Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Circle Round Sparkling Crystals Hoop

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystals White Round Pearl Flower Elegant Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystals White Round Pearl Flower Elegant Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystal White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Sparkling Crystals White Round Pearl Flower Elegant Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Dome Hoop Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Demi Semi Dome Modernist Elegant Clip

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings
Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings

Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

eyes on a captivating treasure from the past- a pair of vintage cheetah earrings adorned with sparkling

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Double Hoops Vintage Earrings Original Box
Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Double Hoops Vintage Earrings Original Box

Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Double Hoops Vintage Earrings Original Box

By Cartier

Located in Napoli, NA

with diamond sparkle and vintage glamour - Earrings feature approximately 6 carats of fine white round

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts
GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts

GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts

Located in Sylvania, GA

18K SOLID GOLD EARRINGS! BREATHTAKING NATURAL GEMSTONES. CROWNED WITH VS SPARKLING DIAMONDS. FINE

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Carati Vintage Ring Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Set Estate Jewelry
Carati Vintage Ring Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Set Estate Jewelry

Carati Vintage Ring Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Set Estate Jewelry

By Luca Carati

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. This sparkling vintage Italian earrings and ring set showcases diamonds the best way possible. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sparkling Teardrop Earrings #16278
14K Yellow Gold Sparkling Teardrop Earrings #16278

14K Yellow Gold Sparkling Teardrop Earrings #16278

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sparkling Teardrop Earrings - These enchanting 14K yellow gold earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Silver Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Silver Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Silver Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Curled Circle Round Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Geometric

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Pair of Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring six marquise, 37 tapered baguette

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings
Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings

Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Necklace and matching Clip-on Earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Copper

Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings
Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings

Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Statement Necklace and Earrings

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Multi-Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Vintage Necklace and matching Clip-on Earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Copper

Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings

Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in London, GB

and sparkly pair of vintage earrings. These earrings feature a bright cluster of deeply hued rubies

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Signed Richard Kerr Sparkling Leopard Clip Earrings
Vintage Signed Richard Kerr Sparkling Leopard Clip Earrings

Vintage Signed Richard Kerr Sparkling Leopard Clip Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in New York, NY

These beautiful pair of Richard Kerr earrings are from the 1970s. They have orange, black and gold

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

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Vintage Sparkle Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage sparkle earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 1254 vintage examples as well as 264 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage sparkle earrings to choose from, but modern and contemporary vintage sparkle earrings are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Christian Dior and Chanel produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 811 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut vintage sparkle earrings for sale. When shopping our range of vintage sparkle earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Sparkle Earrings?

Prices for vintage sparkle earrings start at $75 and top out at $476,800 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,298.

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 Sparkle 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.