Vintage Bamboo Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Hoop Earrings
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Hoop Earrings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Hoop Earrings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk, Textile
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Agate, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Link Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Coral, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Coral, Tiger's Eye, Quartz, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Textile
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Textile
Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Egyptian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Textiles
Textile
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Vintage 1970s British Retro Hoop Earrings
9k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage Bamboo Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Bamboo Earrings?
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The mid- to late 1980s and early 1990s were a particularly strong era for bamboo earrings, which is a name frequently given to big, bold hoop earrings (they're also called "door knockers"). While Black female recording artists such as Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante popularized the trend during those years by donning hoops in music videos and on the red carpet, artist-activists Nina Simone and Angela Davis wore hoops decades earlier. In the Black and Latino communities, hoop earrings have long been associated with strength. Their symbolism as indicators of identity stretches back thousands of years, including to ancient Nubia. 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 2,600-2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Shop a range of hoop earrings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture 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.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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, 2023How 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, 2023Most 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.