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Vintage Butterfly Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds of 14k Gold
Vintage Butterfly Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds of 14k Gold

Vintage Butterfly Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 14k Gold (c. 1960) For millennia, the butterfly

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Southwestern Sterling Silver Butterfly Earring
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Silver Butterfly Earring

Vintage Southwestern Sterling Silver Butterfly Earring

Located in Webster, SD

These beautiful Southwestern butterfly earrings are sterling silver. Measurements: 1 5/16 by 1 9

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Enamel Butterfly Creole Dangling Earrings
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Enamel Butterfly Creole Dangling Earrings

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Enamel Butterfly Creole Dangling Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Enamel Butterfly Creole Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.07

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Enamel Butterfly Earrings
Vintage JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Enamel Butterfly Earrings

Vintage JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Enamel Butterfly Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Enamel Butterfly Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Gold Butterfly Dangle Earrings, Circa 1980s
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Gold Butterfly Dangle Earrings, Circa 1980s

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Gold Butterfly Dangle Earrings, Circa 1980s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Ungaro Gold Dangling Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s. These are double earrings of a smaller

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage gold butterfly clip on designer earrings
Vintage gold butterfly clip on designer earrings

Vintage gold butterfly clip on designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Blue Topaz Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Blue Topaz Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Blue Topaz Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Transformation and beauty. Inspired by the delicate grace of butterflies, each earring is adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Gold Pink Amethyst and Ruby Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings
9K Gold Pink Amethyst and Ruby Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings

9K Gold Pink Amethyst and Ruby Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings

Located in Bangkok, TH

pop of color that brings the butterfly to life. The vintage-inspired design blends elegance with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Carved Coral Butterfly Garden 18K Gold Frame Drop Earrings
Vintage Carved Coral Butterfly Garden 18K Gold Frame Drop Earrings

Vintage Carved Coral Butterfly Garden 18K Gold Frame Drop Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting vintage Pear-Shaped Coral Dangle Drop Earrings, each piece meticulously carved from a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with purple resin

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Earrings

Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These charming vintage earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and designed in the shape of delicate

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold
Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold

Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Delicate vintage-style butterfly dangle earrings with timeless elegance. Wings are beautifully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Embrace elegance with these Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage-Style Butterfly Earrings. Featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Gold Tone Butterfly Earrings With Diamante. These can also be

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage butterfly shaped clip-on earrings embellished with multicolored crystals

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold
Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold

Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

captivating Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold. These exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Stud Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Stud Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Stud Earrings in Solid 9K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

statement. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Butterfly Purple Enamel Clip-On Earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Butterfly Purple Enamel Clip-On Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Butterfly Purple Enamel Clip-On Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold tone butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with purple

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings
Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings

Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings Description: A charming pair of earrings

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone rhinestone butterfly designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone butterfly designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone butterfly designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings
PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings

PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings

By PONTIEL Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

These vintage earrings are made with etched peridot glass from 1950s Czech Republic. The glass is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings
PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings

PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Butterfly and Flower Earrings

By PONTIEL Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

These vintage earrings are made with etched aqua glass from 1950s Czech Republic. The glass is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yves Saint-Laurent earrings, clips 10 cm, Rock crystal butterfly, 1984
Yves Saint-Laurent earrings, clips 10 cm, Rock crystal butterfly, 1984

Yves Saint-Laurent earrings, clips 10 cm, Rock crystal butterfly, 1984

By Goossens

Located in BÈGLES, FR

Yves Saint-Laurent earrings, Rock crystal butterfly, 10 cm long The butterfly, which is the first

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Cabochon Cut Opal & Marcasite Vintage Butterfly Earrings 14k Gold Pierced Dangle
Cabochon Cut Opal & Marcasite Vintage Butterfly Earrings 14k Gold Pierced Dangle

Cabochon Cut Opal & Marcasite Vintage Butterfly Earrings 14k Gold Pierced Dangle

By Scott Kay

Located in Greensboro, NC

This ring is a size 6 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizing. Please co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage enamel butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring orange faceted

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage enamel butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring ruby/orange

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black enamel butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) with glass bead

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Hoop Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Hoop Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Enamel Butterfly Hoop Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage hoop earrings (clip-on) featuring enameled butterflies in a silver tone

Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Vintage Bulgari Butterfly Earrings Two-Tone Gold
Vintage Bulgari Butterfly Earrings Two-Tone Gold

Vintage Bulgari Butterfly Earrings Two-Tone Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: BVLGARI 750 ITEM DETAILS: A pair of cute Bulgari Butterfly earrings, made of 18k rose and yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Silver Tone Butterfly Dangling Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Silver Tone Butterfly Dangling Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Silver Tone Butterfly Dangling Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring butterflies. Marked

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Dangling Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Dangling Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Dangling Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 6/8 inches Width

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Butterfly Stud Citrine Topaz Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterfly Stud Citrine Topaz Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Butterfly Stud Citrine Topaz Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage butterfly stud citrine, topaz and diamond earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold The

Category

Early 2000s British Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 18k White Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 18k White Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 18k White Gold

Located in London, England

A sweet pair of vintage pink sapphire and diamond butterfly drop earrings set in 18k white gold

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Butterfly Earrings by Robert Goossens
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Butterfly Earrings by Robert Goossens

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Butterfly Earrings by Robert Goossens

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Butterfly Earrings by Robert Goossens Measurements: Height: 1 5/8

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite pair of cluster earrings from the world renowned luxury jewellery house

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

YSL Rive Gauche Butterfly earrings
YSL Rive Gauche Butterfly earrings

YSL Rive Gauche Butterfly earrings

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Designed in France by Robert Goossens, this beautiful pair of YSL pre-owned butterfly earrings are

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with blue

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

1970s Buccellati 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Butterfly Vintage Earrings
1970s Buccellati 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Butterfly Vintage Earrings

1970s Buccellati 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Butterfly Vintage Earrings

By Buccellati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Earrings are designed as stylized white, yellow, and rose gold butterflies. Wings are finely

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Butterfly Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage butterfly earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 27 vintage versions or 6 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of vintage butterfly earrings made by Artisan jewelers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 4 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for ball cut vintage butterfly earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and oval cut alternatives. Most of our vintage butterfly earrings for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Butterfly Earrings?

Prices for vintage butterfly earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $4,495, while vintage butterfly earrings, on average, fetch $544.

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 Butterfly Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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.