Skip to main content

Vintage Aquamarine Earrings

2
to
39
133
52
144
76
64
47
21
15
14
12
10
8
7
5
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
13
4
3
2
2
Sort By
6.30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Vintage, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collection. These stunning aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9.06 Carat Aquamarine and 8.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage aquamarine earrings have been crafted in platinum. The subtly domed cluster style earrings are
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of drop earrings. Each vintage piece showcases a single sizeable pear
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K yellow gold one-of-a-kind large aquamarine cabochon and diamond earrings. Each earring
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Free Shipping
H 1.66 in W 1.26 in D 0.67 in
musucari long earring / vintage jewelry , jade, aquamarine, plants jewelry
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Blue Jade, Aquamarine, Swarovski size:length 27cm This series is designed with a
Category

2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Jade, Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Pink Tourmaline & Aquamarine 4.10ct Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine and 4.10 carat diamond, platinum drop earrings ; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage-Retro Aquamarine 14 Karat Feathered Dangle Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
These incredible Vintage- Retro large aquamarine dangle earrings are exquisite and date back to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Vintage Aquamarine, Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage aquamarine, diamond and white gold drop earrings, with baguette-cut diamond set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Reinvented Vintage 5.56 Carat Aquamarine Drop Earrings 9 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
drop earrings each hold a round pale blue aquamarine with a teardrop-shaped pale blue aquamarine below
Category

20th Century Oceanic Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 26 CTTW Aquamarine, Kunzite & Diamond Detachable Mix/Match Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Aquamarine, Kunzite & Diamond Detachable Mix/Match Earrings. Mix/match detachable dangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Earrings Platinum 1.75" Drops Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage Art Deco era aquamarine & diamond earrings (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings Vintage Retro Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Retro Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings. Each
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 5.26 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald cut aquamarines weighing approximately 4.62 carats total Transparent light blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.80 Carat Aquamarine and 1.20 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k yellow gold post and hinged fastening. These vintage aquamarine and diamond earrings have been
Category

1990s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive and elegant pair of large well colored beautiful square cut aquamarines combined white
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings
14K Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings
Free Shipping
H 1.25 in W 0.625 in
Glamorous Platinum Aquamarine & Pave Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bloomington, MN
Glamorous Platinum Aquamarine & Pave Diamond Drop Earrings Elevate your timeless style with these
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier London Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Floral Platinum Earrings, Circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier London vintage aquamarine and diamond floral platinum earrings, circa 1940. Each
Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Garnet and Citrine Yellow Gold Earrings, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.66 carat aquamarine, 0.60 carat garnet and 0.57 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 18.44 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald-cut aquamarines weighing approximately 17.20 carats total Transparent light blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Onyx Mauboussin Paris Earrings in 18K Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
. Summary: - Vintage earrings dating to 1980s masterfully combine large blue aquamarines, elegant black onyx
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine 925 Silver Rhodium Women's Earring 1.43cts
Located in New York, NY
Rhodium Women's Earrings: 1.43ct SKU CODE = PJC31575E Earrring Weight : 1.43g Primary Stone: Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Rhodium, Silver

Celeste Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings 9 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Celeste Earrings are a grand celebration of shimmering diamonds and icy blue aquamarines. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Aquamarine, 14 karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Vintage earrings in 14k rose gold structure enriched with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Earrings 9 Carat Rose Gold Bead Cut Aquamarine
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Earrings handmade in 9 carat rose gold with bead cut aquamarine diameter 0.472 inches, hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 7.72 Carat Aquamarine and 1.18 Carat Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 7.72 carat natural aquamarine and 1.18 carat
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And AquaMarine Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs-s1.. AquaMarine totally about 2.20 carat.. Box is not included. Please contact for
Category

1990s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

1980s GIA Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Dangle Drop Pendant Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage 1980s Drop Aquamarine earrings from the Retro era are crafted in solid 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings #14032
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified- These lovely earrings
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Swirl Clip on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in beverly hills, CA
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Earrings showcasing faceted oval shaped aquamarine
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely stunning vintage diamond and aquamarine earrings. These substantial studs sparkle
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Aquamarine & Blue Topaz Yellow White Gold Floral Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 20.4 Grams Stone: Blue Topaz (3-5 mm). Aquamarine (8 mm) Measurements: 22.5 x 22.0 mm
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage British, 18k White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Screw On Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bouquet clip on earrings are a true visual delight. Set with a total of ten oval aquamarine stones and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Gemstone Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bloomington, MN
Multi-Gemstone Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst & Diamond Drop Earrings in White Gold These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Freshwater Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely dangle earrings with freshwater pearls and natural aquamarine beads and faceted-nuggets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

21.12 Carat Aquamarine 5.86 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition These stunning vintage 1940's earrings are exceptional quality set with aquamarines and very well
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine extra long earrings 14KT yellow gold extraordinary evening look
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Extra long aquamarine and topaz earrings in 14KT yellow gold, stunning assymetrical modern design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Natural Aquamarines 5.06 Carat in White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beauty. Vintage-inspired, glistening round brilliant cut diamonds adorn the earrings, forming pave-prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.00 Carat Pear Shaped Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940s dangle earrings in 14k white gold with bright white Diamonds and natural untreated
Category

Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 2.34 Carat Aquamarines Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Round aqua and diamond stud earrings. 2 round blue aquamarine set in 18k white gold basket settings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 122.8cts Pearshape Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings, Natural No Heat Plat
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
"These vintage earrings feature two stunning pear-shaped aquamarines with a combined weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings - 14k Round Cut 1.54ctw Milgrain Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings - 14k Round Cut 1.54ctw Milgrain Pierced Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Bright Blue Aquamarine Drop Style Earrings 9 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
aquamarines. The stage is set for her encore. The Birdie Earrings Gem Details The faceted round bright pale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 1.84cts
Located in New York, NY
18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 1.50cts SKU CODE = PJC31575E Primary Gem Stone: Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Earrings 9 Carat Rose Gold Bead Cut Aquamarine Brilliant Cut Amethyst
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Earrings handmade in 9 carat rose gold with bead cut aquamarine, diameter 0.472 inches and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 8.95cts
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Citrine Aquamarine Brown Diamonds 9 Karat Rose Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful dangle earrings with natural faceted brown citrine drops, faceted aquamarine and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

15.99 Ctw Natural Aquamarine 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Drop Earrings Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1.45 Cts Aquamarine Drop Dangle Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Women Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pear, Round Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

8.5 Cts Natural Aquamarine With Cubic Zirconia Bridal Dangle Earrings Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Plated Women's Earring 1.00cts.
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

3.2 Cts Natural Aquamarine Drop Dangle Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 0.5 cts
Located in New York, NY
18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 1.00cts Primary Gem Stone: Aquamarine SKU CODE = 280 Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

4.94 Ctw Natural Tanzanite With Aquamarine Drop Dangle Silver Earrings Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Aquamarine, Tanzanite Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Zircon, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 3.740 cts
Located in New York, NY
18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 3.74cts SKU CODE = PJC2142E Primary Gem Stone: Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 2.66 cts
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement Studs Earrings & wedding Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 4.00 cts
Located in New York, NY
earrings, or statement earrings. Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 4.00 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring 1.50 cts
Located in New York, NY
, birthstone earrings, or statement earrings. Aquamarine 925 Silver 18k 1mm Rose Metal Platted Women's Earring
Category

20th Century Central American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Screwback Earrings with Box
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Earrings These gorgeous Cartier earrings are from
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Metal Platted 3.2 Cts Aquamarine Dangle Earrings 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Earrings is made of 925 solid sterling silver, making a simple but elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of vintage aquamarine drop earrings, each earring consisted of an emerald cut aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Vintage Aquamarine Earrings", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Vintage Aquamarine Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage aquamarine earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 39 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. 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. Modern and Retro are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage aquamarine earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Cartier and Judith Ripka are consistently popular. There are many round cut, emerald cut and oval cut vintage aquamarine earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage aquamarine 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 Vintage Aquamarine Earrings?

Prices for vintage aquamarine earrings start at $350 and top out at $43,028 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,468.

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 Aquamarine 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.
  • 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 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.