$12,985 / set
W 0.87 in D 0.47 in L 0.91 in
Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. These vintage ear clips are collector's pieces and
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
VERDURA Sapphire Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of ear clips gem set with yellow sapphires, accented with round cut diamonds. Signed
Unavailable
W 0.88 in L 1.07 in
Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Cachalong Opal Shell Ear Clips Gorgeous Condition!
By Verdura
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Shell Earrings by Verdura Feature Yellow Gold Backs and Detailing in Cachalong Opal Carved
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Citrine Agate Seashell Gold Ear Pendant Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York , NY
VERDURA Citrine Agate Seashell Gold Ear Pendants Earrings. The earrings are made from agate into
Agate, Citrine, 18k Gold
Verdura Cole Porter Inspired Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Bedford, NY
Verdura criss cross ear clips...clip on with posts...18k yellow gold. Verdura 750 makers mark
18k Gold
Verdura Knot Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome pair of Verdura Ear clips. The 1" x 1" 18k hammered yellow gold ear-clips in the shape
18k Gold
Verdura Peridot Gold Ear Clip Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1995 Verdura 18K Yellow Gold and Peridot Earrings, measuring 1 1/4 inch in length and 1 inch
Peridot, 18k Gold
Verdura Black Pearl Gold Platinum Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond, black cultured pearl, platinum and 18K white gold earrings by Verdura. They
Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Verdura Twisted Ribbon Chalcedony Pearl & Gold Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura "Twisted Ribbon" chalcedony pearl and gold ear clips Carved blue chalcedony, cultured
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura 18 Karat Gold Turban Shell Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A pair of 18kt yellow gold clip on earrings in the form of textured turban shells by New York
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Rare Onyx Coral Gold Shell Earrings Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Chic 18K yellow gold, black onyx and coral earrings by Verdura. These earrings are no longer
Onyx, Coral, 18k Gold
Verdura Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Paisley Ear Clips in 18K Yellow Gold
By Verdura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Verdura diamond and pink tourmaline Paisley ear clips in 18k yellow gold and platinum. These
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VERDURA Pink Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
18K yellow gold and pink tourmaline earrings/ear clips by Verdura. They feature an unusual
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
VERDURA 1980's Coral & Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive 18K yellow gold and coral ear clips by Verdura, circa 1980s. They center around a large
Coral, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Earrings by Verdura
By Verdura
Located in Zurich, CH
Stylish pair of 18 karat yellow gold and citrine ear clips by Verdura. Eye-catching 18 karat
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura byzantine 18K Gold White Topaz Pendant Ear-clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura drop earrings from the Byzantine collection This pair of earrings has 6 white topaz stones
Topaz, 18k Gold
Verdura Hardstone and Diamond Dome Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
A chic jewelry staple, these Verdura ear clips feature a white hardstone dome bisected by a band of
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Crystal 'Cage' Earclips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
This pair of classic Verdura ear clips from their " Cage " collection exhibits the amazing
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Gold "Crisscross" Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smart pair of yellow gold earrings by Fulco di Verdura. The 5/8" x 1/2" hoop clip earrings in a
18k Gold
Verdura White Topaz and Diamond Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
Verdura combines colorless stones and 18k yellow gold to produce these statement cluster ear clips
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Carved Gray Chalcedony and Cultured Pearl Shell Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
Combining oyster gray chalcedony with the luster of cultured pearls, these iconic Verdura shell ear
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl
Marcel Boucher Verdura Style Faux Jade and Sapphire Ear Clips
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Verdura Style Faux Jade and Sapphire Ear clips from the 1960's by Marcel Boucher. Molded
Verdura Fleur-de-Lis Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare diamond, platinum and yellow 18K gold "Fleur-De-Lis" ear clips by Verdura, circa
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Verdura Carved Amber and Citrine Shell Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
The epitome of casual chic, these Verdura shell-form ear clips are one of the firm’s signature
Amber, Citrine
Verdura Carved Aventurine and Cabochon Amethyst Shell Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
highly wearable ear clips. The smooth carved aventurine is dotted with cabochon amethysts accented by
Amethyst, Aventurine
Verdura Amethyst Gold Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine pair Verdura ear clips. Signed yellow gold items features vibrant faceted cabochon amethyst
Sapphire, 18k Gold
VERDURA Gold & Turquoise Caged Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, NY
These classic 1990's ear-clips by Verdura are made of bright turquoise domes encased by 18k gold
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Verdura Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
VERDURA double swirl large ear clips. 18K gold with a band of diamonds set in platinum. Extremely
Platinum
VERDURA Jade and Gold Caged Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, NY
Epitomizing 1990’s glamour, these striking ear clips by Verdura have clean and simple lines, with
Jade, 18k Gold
Verdura Diamond Baguette Aquamarine Swirl Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
This pair of outstanding ear clips was designed by Verdura in the late 2000's ; A truly stunning
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Verdura Emerald Sapphire Cocholong Gold Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and vintage Verdura earring features a single piece of carved cocholong and a cabochon
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Verdura Gold Pearl Diamond Onyx Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Teaneck, NJ
These are fabulous, classic, vintage Verdura ear clips. These large iconic beauties are 14K yellow
Verdura Pink Tourmaline Gold Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura Pink tourmaline and 18 karat yellow gold ear clips. The earrings have a curved shape with
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Verdura Caged Cocobolo Wood Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cocobolo wood is featured in this pair of Verdura's iconic caged ear clips. Chic, wearable
18k Gold
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$543
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$445
H 6.2 in W 1 in L 9.5 in
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in black faille silk and embellished with trailing floral embroidery in shades of green, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal be...
$9,619Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in D 1.19 in L 8.47 in
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the weather, the light, your outfit, its color changes! It will sometimes look purple, s...
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front and 2 decoratives buttons . Split for the hands on both side. Middle front lenght: 120 cm Side and back lenght: 160 cm ...
Haute A Courroies Hac 50 Red Rouge H Crinoline Buffalo Duffle Travel Bag Vtg
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This bag is absolutely magnififenct
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Mesh Overlay Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennifer Aniston stole the show with h...
HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious Beige Marfa Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin)...
Gucci by Tom Ford Rare 2004 Runway "Head Turner" Beaded Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the f/w Gucci 2004 runway collection. Highly coveted an impressive and inspiring gown definitely designed for special occasion dressing. Long dress with plunging necklin...
GUCCI Coral and Diamond Suite
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
GUCCI A coral and diamond necklace, bracelet, and earrings suite, comprising a coral bead necklace and bracelet of torsade design, the clasp and earrings centrally set with an oval-...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Coral Chrysophrase Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the 1990s is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with alternating oval cabochons of pink coral and green chrysoprase. The stones are linked by te...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,300
Chanel Beige Suede Lace Over Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Suede Lace Over Wallet On Chain Handbag Condition: Fair Condition Comments: Item is in fair condition with prominent signs of wear. Scuffing, discoloratio...
1990 Chanel Runway Gold Lattice Ad Campaign Hat
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1990 Chanel Runway Gold Lattice Ad Campaign Hat stands as an unrivaled piece of fashion history that epitomizes luxury and craftsmanship. This iconic and rare hat features a stun...
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Wild Rose Flower Gold Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting a five petal wild rose. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 7/8". Marked I. Lalaounis, Greece, Maker's mark, A21, 750. Weight of ...
Gold
Fulco di Verdura (1898–1978) is not exactly a household name, except for those who know a thing or two about highly original, often eccentric handcrafted earrings and bracelets, and, even more so, for those fortunate enough to own some. In that exclusive group, Verdura is regarded as the most gifted and coveted designer of his time.
Verdura was born in Sicily in 1898, the scion of a noble family related to the Lampedusas. (His cousin, Giuseppe di Lampedusa, wrote the great Italian saga The Leopard). His life was charmed from birth. Raised in his family’s villa, he grew up during a time when Sicily, and Palermo in particular, were meccas for well-born and highly cultured European travelers.
A bona fide duke with no clear ambitions but creative leanings aplenty (he could draw and paint), the young Verdura was part of the wandering social circuit — the so-called beau monde — that went from capital to capital, resort to resort.
Verdura, though small in stature, had that indefinable quality called charm. As a result, he was the life of every party he attended. When he finally started designing jewelry under Coco Chanel in the late 1920s, many of his friends became his clients (or received the pieces as gifts).
Elsa Maxwell took him under her ample wing when she was hired to do public relations for the Lido in Venice and introduced him to the local and visiting cognoscenti. Chanel, whom he met in Venice, hired him to work in the textiles division of her fashion house. But it was his flair for jewelry that soon caught Coco’s eye. Eventually, he rose to become her personal designer of fine jewelry.
In 2002’s Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler (Thames & Hudson), Vanity Fair’s Amy Fine Collins describes the sensation of wearing pieces by Verdura, who drew inspiration from nature for his signature gem-studded seashell brooches and honeybee earrings.
“They were ingeniously calculated to flatter the wearer,” writes Collins. “Earrings undulated to complement the convolutions of an earlobe, rings seductively followed the phalanges of a finger, and necklaces gracefully traced the anatomy of the throat.”
In 1934, Verdura left Chanel and together with two friends, aspiring actress Princess Natalia Pavlovna Paley and Baron Nicholas de Gunzburg, moved to the U.S. After several stops, he found a job through Diana Vreeland in Hollywood with Paul Flato, then the “jeweler to the stars.” Soon he was signing his work and helping Flato cultivate the crème de la creme of the silver screen — those both on it and behind it.
Verdura left Los Angeles for New York and opened his own salon, first on Fifth Avenue in 1939, just as World War II was beginning in Europe. His backers were Vincent Astor and Cole Porter, for whom he made bejeweled boxes and cigarette cases — gifts from Porter’s wife, Linda — to commemorate the opening nights of several musicals.
Verdura began to expand both his repertoire — he became much more daring and flamboyant — and his clientele. The Duchess of Windsor, Daisy Fellowes, Greta Garbo and others routinely gave him commissions. In 1941, Verdura collaborated on a collection of six pieces with Salvador Dalí to accompany a Dalí exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Verdura retired in 1972 and left the care of the company to his partner, Joseph Alfano. He later moved to London, where he died in 1978 at the age of 79.
Among the most prized pieces on display in a 2014 Verdura jewelry exhibition in New York were Greta Garbo’s curb-link bracelet watch, which Verdura designed for her in 1939; Coco Chanel’s pair of Maltese Cross cuff bracelets (she wore one on each wrist); and Diana Vreeland’s duo of Byzantine brooches.
Find a range of vintage Verdura jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.