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Sputnik Earrings

Sterling and Faux Pearl Sputnik Earrings
Sterling and Faux Pearl Sputnik Earrings

Sterling and Faux Pearl Sputnik Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful "sputnik" shaped earrings in rose gold over sterling with faux pearls, pastes with a faux sapphire center.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro
Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro

Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro

Located in New York, NY

These are some of the most dramatic and monumental Modernist earrings we have seen. The wonderful long length of the earrings adds to the Sputnik, Modernist mystery of the jewels.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings

By Alexis Lahellec

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic ALEXIS LAHELLEC. - Massive gilt Sputnik style earrings with pointed rhinestone mebellishment. ...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - 3D sculptural anemone/ sputnik embellished with rhinestones ...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing a stunning pair of vintage Sputnik-style clip-on earrings, exuding timeless elegance in 14k yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White base w/ Nice Luster - 3.9mm to 6.3mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.46 Grams Backing: Clip-on (Pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Exceptional Platinum 2.00 Carat E–F VS Diamond Starburst Earrings
Vintage Exceptional Platinum 2.00 Carat E–F VS Diamond Starburst Earrings

Vintage Exceptional Platinum 2.00 Carat E–F VS Diamond Starburst Earrings

Located in Plantation, FL

Beautifully constructed in richly weighted platinum, the earrings showcase a dramatic celestial “starburst” or “sputnik” motif, with diamonds radiating outward from luminous center s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Cartier great pair of sputnik earrings 1960's
Cartier great pair of sputnik earrings 1960's

Cartier great pair of sputnik earrings 1960's

By Cartier

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A great pair of sputnik earrings by Cartier, mounted in yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Sparkle Sputnik Earrings

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Sparkle Sputnik Earrings

By Aletto Brothers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

18kt Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli earrings with Diamonds G H Color VSi1 total Weight .92pts

Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips
H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips

H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips

Located in QLD , AU

This fabulous pair of Sputnik clip on earrings features a multitude of natural gemstones - aquamarine, garnets, tourmaline, peridot & amethyst.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k G...

Tiffany& Co. Paloma Picasso Sputnik Earrings Gold Diamond
Tiffany& Co. Paloma Picasso Sputnik Earrings Gold Diamond

Tiffany& Co. Paloma Picasso Sputnik Earrings Gold Diamond

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

., 18K, Paloma Picasso ITEM DETAILS: A pair of sputnik earrings made in 18k gold, featuring diamonds; designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Sputnik Earrings
Gold Sputnik Earrings

Gold Sputnik Earrings

Located in Darnestown, MD

Fourteen karat domed earrings set with a wonderfully colorful array of semi precious stones. The center stone, a pink tourmaline, is larger than the others. The stones include garnet...

Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold Sputnik Earrings.
Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold Sputnik Earrings.

Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold Sputnik Earrings.

By Christian Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous pair of organic shape abstract spray or sputnik earrings circa 1990 by Christian Lacroix.

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 5.20 carat gemstone 14k yellow gold sputnik earrings
Vintage 5.20 carat gemstone 14k yellow gold sputnik earrings

Vintage 5.20 carat gemstone 14k yellow gold sputnik earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful vintage 14k yellow gold earrings set with 5.20 carats of sparkling aquamarine, tourmaline, citrine, and garnet for a vibrant, eye-catching statement.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine pair of 18 karat yellow gold semi precious stone sputnik style earrings. This particular style is a early design by famed German Brazilian designer Hans Stern (H.Stern) from t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine pair of 18kt yellow gold semi precious stone sputnik style earrings. This particular style is a early design by famed German Brazilian designer Hans Stern (H.Stern) from the 1...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings
Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings

Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.9-3.9mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant / Old European Cut - Nice...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Coppola e Toppo 1950s Large Silver & Clear Crystal Starburst Sputnik Earrings
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Large Silver & Clear Crystal Starburst Sputnik Earrings

Coppola e Toppo 1950s Large Silver & Clear Crystal Starburst Sputnik Earrings

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic large pair of 1950s Starburst or sputnik style earrings by famous brother and sister Italian design team Coppola e Toppo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

Sputnik Gold Earrings
Sputnik Gold Earrings

Sputnik Gold Earrings

Located in Darnestown, MD

Classic Sputnik earrings with a variety of semiprecious stones including citrine; amethyst; garnet and topaz.

Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

A Fabulous Pair of Multi Colored Stone and Yellow Gold "Sputnik" Earrings
A Fabulous Pair of Multi Colored Stone and Yellow Gold "Sputnik" Earrings

A Fabulous Pair of Multi Colored Stone and Yellow Gold "Sputnik" Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold “Sputnik” multi colored stone earrings with 14 karat yellow gold clips.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Gold,...

Tiffany & Co. 1970 Retro Sputnik Sunburst Clips Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970 Retro Sputnik Sunburst Clips Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970 Retro Sputnik Sunburst Clips Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Sunburst sputnik earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous vintage pieces created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bracelet and earring set. A vintage Sputnik style bracelet in 18 karat rose gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...

Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring
Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring

Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring

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Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Great 18k yellow gold earrings with an explosion of citrines

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Sputnik Gold Earrings with Gemstones
Sputnik Gold Earrings with Gemstones

Sputnik Gold Earrings with Gemstones

Located in Darnestown, MD

Wonderful 18 karat gold dome earrings covered with semiprecious stones in what is known as the Sputnik design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Pair of Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings. Featuring numerous, round, multi-colored gemstones.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings
Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings

Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Vibrant tourmaline, citrine, amethyst, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, and beryl are bezel-set and scattered cheerfully on gold domes in these bold retro forties earrings. Later known as ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...

Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings
Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings

Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings

By Kenzo

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KENZO PARIS. - Jewelle...

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings
Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings

Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.03 inches (7.7 cm) Width: 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) Weight per Earring: 30 grams Features: - 100% Authenti...

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings
Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings

Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings

By Jose and Maria Barrera

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 0.83 inch (2.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 12 grams Features: - 100% Authentic DOMINIQ...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Pol Bury Vintage Gold Kinetic "Sputnik" Clip Earrings
Pol Bury Vintage Gold Kinetic "Sputnik" Clip Earrings

Pol Bury Vintage Gold Kinetic "Sputnik" Clip Earrings

By Pol Bury

Located in Greenwich, CT

These signed Pol Bury Paris vintage gold 'sputnik' clip earrings are simply out of this world.

Category

2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Ornate dome sputnik gemstone earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat rose gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose...

1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings

1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones throughout - garnets, amethysts, topaz, tourmaline, and others Completed by posts and...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings

1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones throughout - garnets, amethysts, topaz, tourmaline, and others Completed by posts and...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sputnik Tourmaline Aqua Amethyst Citrine Garnet Domed Gold Earrings
Sputnik Tourmaline Aqua Amethyst Citrine Garnet Domed Gold Earrings

Sputnik Tourmaline Aqua Amethyst Citrine Garnet Domed Gold Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Sputnik style domed earrings in 14k yellow gold with clip and post set with 38 round natural untreated gemstones. 38 round multi-colored natural gemstones; Tourmaline, Aqua,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...

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Sputnik Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sputnik earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 40 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. 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 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to sputnik earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by H. Stern, Eva Fehren and Pol Bury are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 15 Citrine versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut sputnik earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and single cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of sputnik earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sputnik Earrings?

Prices for sputnik earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $25,750, while sputnik earrings, on average, fetch $2,275.

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.