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Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips

Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis ruby and diamond ear clips, Greek Round-cut rubies of approximately 1.20 carat, rose-cut

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL Golden And Pearly Pearl Clips
CHANEL Golden And Pearly Pearl Clips

CHANEL Golden And Pearly Pearl Clips

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL Couture gilt and pearl earring. Nice metal work. Vintage to wear offbeat. These clips are

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ruby Diamond Gold Pavé Ear Clips
Ruby Diamond Gold Pavé Ear Clips

Ruby Diamond Gold Pavé Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous pair of ruby and diamond 18 karat yellow gold ear clips. The rubies' pavé setting shows

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings
Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings

Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel late 70s large gold tone clover clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.

Category

1970s French Vintage Clips

Platinum 16.00cttw Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings
Platinum 16.00cttw Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings

Platinum 16.00cttw Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings

Located in New York, NY

. Altogether weighing 16.00cttw. Mounted in platinum with heavy clip backs. Circa 1950's. Diamond quality: G-H

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CHANEL Vintage Pearl Clip On Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Pearl Clip On Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Pearl Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage gold tone clip-on earrings with a faux pearl at the center. Embossed CHANEL and

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Velvet Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Vintage Velvet Clip-On Earrings

Chanel Vintage Velvet Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel clip-on earrings in velvet. This one-of-a-kind set of Chanel earrings has a pearl in the

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold Plate

Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

Located in Darnestown, MD

karat gold with 14 karat original clip backs. The clips can easily be converted to posts.

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Ungaro Paris Ornate Gilt Metal Clip Earrings
Ungaro Paris Ornate Gilt Metal Clip Earrings

Ungaro Paris Ornate Gilt Metal Clip Earrings

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stylish Emanuel Ungaro Paris couture clip-on earrings feature a gilt metal domed, rounded

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Garnet Clip-On Earrings Garnet Flowers
Vintage Garnet Clip-On Earrings Garnet Flowers

Vintage Garnet Clip-On Earrings Garnet Flowers

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These charming little garnet clip-on earrings were created in the middle of the 20th century. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Vintage Clips

Materials

Garnet

Richard Kerr Silver Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings
Richard Kerr Silver Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings

Richard Kerr Silver Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are composed of

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

Seguso Glass and Pearl Ear Clips
Seguso Glass and Pearl Ear Clips

Seguso Glass and Pearl Ear Clips

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in New York, NY

Seguso Glass and Pearl Ear Clips from the 1950's Italy. Deep blue blown glass tubes border a

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Francoise Montague Green Roses Resin Clip Earrings
Francoise Montague Green Roses Resin Clip Earrings

Francoise Montague Green Roses Resin Clip Earrings

By Francoise Montague

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cilea Paris designed these stunning clip-on earrings for French jewelry designer Françoise Montague

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Clips

Goossens gold tangle clip-on earrings
Goossens gold tangle clip-on earrings

Goossens gold tangle clip-on earrings

By Goossens

Located in London, GB

from a gadrooned ball. Finished with a small pearl, these earrings can be secured using a clip-on

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Etruscan Style Gold Clip on  Earrings
Etruscan Style Gold Clip on  Earrings

Etruscan Style Gold Clip on Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Attractive pair of 22Kt Gold Etruscan style Gold Clip on Earrings with Granulation. Marked with

Category

1960s Greek Vintage Clips

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Gold Tone Clip On Earrings
Christian Dior Gold Tone Clip On Earrings

Christian Dior Gold Tone Clip On Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior Gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a diamond shape, rhinestone embellishment and a

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Christian Dior Gold Tone  Clip On Earrings
Christian Dior Gold Tone  Clip On Earrings

Christian Dior Gold Tone Clip On Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior gold tone clip on earrings featuring “Dior” pitted at the center, a back clip on

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Chanel Gold Tone Drop Clip On Earrings
Chanel Gold Tone Drop Clip On Earrings

Chanel Gold Tone Drop Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

1980s Chanel long gold-tone clip-on earrings featuring a round shape with a faux-pearl bead, a long

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

Escada Black Dice Clip On Earrings
Escada Black Dice Clip On Earrings

Escada Black Dice Clip On Earrings

By Escada

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 80s Escada black and gold toned dice clip on earrings. - Made in Germany

Category

1980s German Vintage Clips

Celine Vintage Medallion Clip on Earrings
Celine Vintage Medallion Clip on Earrings

Celine Vintage Medallion Clip on Earrings

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Vintage, gold-tone medallion clip-on earrings from Céline. Colour: Gold, pearl Material: Gold

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Clips

Vintage Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings
Vintage Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings

Vintage Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings

Located in Nice, FR

Vintage gold toned clip-on earrings embellished with irregluar shaped blue shades GRIPOIX glass

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings
Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings

Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings Fashionable 18k gold goose clip on earrings, signed by

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

18k Gold

Gilded Gold with Rhinestones Ear clips
Gilded Gold with Rhinestones Ear clips

Gilded Gold with Rhinestones Ear clips

Located in New York, NY

These wonderful gilded gold set with rhinestones ear clips measures 1 1/2" in length, 1 1/8

Category

1980s American Vintage Clips

Givenchy 1980s Clip On Medallion Earrings
Givenchy 1980s Clip On Medallion Earrings

Givenchy 1980s Clip On Medallion Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

each. Clip on backs. Signed Givenchy on the backs. Style with your favorite Chanel or Dior Handbag

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Carven Gilt Metal Clip Earrings Carved Sun
Carven Gilt Metal Clip Earrings Carved Sun

Carven Gilt Metal Clip Earrings Carved Sun

By Carven

Located in Atlanta, GA

These elegant Carven Paris clip-on earrings feature a gilded metal rounded shape with texture and

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Givenchy Signature Gold Vermeil Ear Clips
Givenchy Signature Gold Vermeil Ear Clips

Givenchy Signature Gold Vermeil Ear Clips

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy signature gold vermeil ear clips with his signature logo measures 1" in height, 1/2

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

Purple Vintage Dome Clip-On Earrings
Purple Vintage Dome Clip-On Earrings

Purple Vintage Dome Clip-On Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

intricate details like the beauty of the crystals. These earrings are not signed. Clip-on back. These were

Category

1960s Vintage Clips

Escada Vintage Gold Clip-on Earrings
Escada Vintage Gold Clip-on Earrings

Escada Vintage Gold Clip-on Earrings

By Escada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

clip-on back. These are in great vintage condition with no notable flaws as the gold hardware is still

Category

20th Century German Vintage Clips

Karl Lagerfeld Vvntage leather clip-on earrings
Karl Lagerfeld Vvntage leather clip-on earrings

Karl Lagerfeld Vvntage leather clip-on earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New York, NY

Karl Lagerfeld Vvntage leather clip-on earrings Made of gold-plated metal and leather Length

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

Paco Rabanne Paris Silvered Modernist Clip Earrings
Paco Rabanne Paris Silvered Modernist Clip Earrings

Paco Rabanne Paris Silvered Modernist Clip Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paco Rabanne Paris designed these futuristic metal clip-on earrings in the 1990s. The design boasts

Category

1990s French Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Silver Plate

Yellow Gold Banana Clip On Earrings
Yellow Gold Banana Clip On Earrings

Yellow Gold Banana Clip On Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Amusing 18kt Yellow Gold Banana clip on Earrings. Hearken back to Carmen Miranda. 1980's

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Clips

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Coral Turquoise Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
Rare Coral Turquoise Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

Rare Coral Turquoise Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Rare Coral Turquoise Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver Vintage rare oval cabochon turquoise in

Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Clips

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips - Large
Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips - Large

Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips - Large

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

worn, and in excellent condition These iconic Cartier 'Panthère' ear clips feature a stunning

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Valentain Margo Amethyst, Aquamarine & Diamond Clip Earrings
Valentain Margo Amethyst, Aquamarine & Diamond Clip Earrings

Valentain Margo Amethyst, Aquamarine & Diamond Clip Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

These elegant and vibrant clip earrings by Valentain Margo showcase a luxurious mix of amethyst

Category

1980s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Gripoix multicolored clip-on earrings
Vintage Chanel Gripoix multicolored clip-on earrings

Vintage Chanel Gripoix multicolored clip-on earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gold-plated Chanel Gripoix glass clip-on earrings From the 1989 Collection by Karl

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Clips

Bulgari Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Citrine Ear Clips
Bulgari Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Citrine Ear Clips

Bulgari Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Citrine Ear Clips

By Bulgari

Located in Weston, MA

slightly elongated ear clips. Made in 1990 and in 18k yellow gold they represent the best of the Bulgari

Category

1990s Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-sized Rhinestones clip on earrings
Multi-sized Rhinestones clip on earrings

Multi-sized Rhinestones clip on earrings

Located in New York, NY

These signed 'Bianca' clip on has clusters of Rhinestones. Most are large in size with clusters of

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Clips

Vintage gold tone designer clip on earrings
Vintage gold tone designer clip on earrings

Vintage gold tone designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Claude Montana Futuristic Silvered Clip Earrings with Rhinestones
Claude Montana Futuristic Silvered Clip Earrings with Rhinestones

Claude Montana Futuristic Silvered Clip Earrings with Rhinestones

By Claude Montana

Located in Atlanta, GA

Claude Montana designed these stunning brutalist clip-on earrings for Marie Paris in the 1980s. The

Category

1980s French Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Silver Plate

Boucheron Gold and Diamond Clip-on Earrings
Boucheron Gold and Diamond Clip-on Earrings

Boucheron Gold and Diamond Clip-on Earrings

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

Boucheron Gold and Diamond Clip-on Earrings Details: Measurements 1.18" x 1.18", total weight of

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Ear Clips
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Ear Clips

Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s 14K yellow gold ear clips by George Schuler, showcasing his signature modernist

Category

1960s Vintage Clips

Materials

14k Gold

1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on earrings NWOT
1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on earrings NWOT

1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on earrings NWOT

By Christian Dior

Located in Capri, IT

1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on vintage earrings New with original tags

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Kaso Flower Lucite Resin Jeweled Clip Earrings
Kaso Flower Lucite Resin Jeweled Clip Earrings

Kaso Flower Lucite Resin Jeweled Clip Earrings

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed these stunning floral frosted Lucite or acrylic resin clip-on

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

Vintage gold tone chunky designer clip earrings
Vintage gold tone chunky designer clip earrings

Vintage gold tone chunky designer clip earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Pink-Beige Carved Plexiglass Lucite Clip Earrings
Pink-Beige Carved Plexiglass Lucite Clip Earrings

Pink-Beige Carved Plexiglass Lucite Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These impressive carved Lucite or Plexiglass clip-on earrings feature a dimensional geometric shape

Category

1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Clips

David Yurman Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver Estate
David Yurman Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver Estate

David Yurman Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver Estate

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

David Yurman Authentic Estate Clip-On Earrings Sterling Silver DY795 Retail: $1290 TRUSTED SELLER

Category

1990s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Gold & Silver Toned Clip on Earrings
Vintage Gold & Silver Toned Clip on Earrings

Vintage Gold & Silver Toned Clip on Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These Vintage Gold & Silver Toned Clip-On Earrings are a classic and stylish accessory that blends

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Mid Century Diamond & Mabe Pearl Ear Clips
Mid Century Diamond & Mabe Pearl Ear Clips

Mid Century Diamond & Mabe Pearl Ear Clips

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of pearl and diamond cocktail ear clips are substantial in size and come from the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Pearl and Diamond Swirl Clip-On Earrings

Pearl and Diamond Swirl Clip-On Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pearl and Diamond Swirl Clip-On Earrings Description: Designed with bold, curving lines, this

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold & Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings
18K Gold & Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings

18K Gold & Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

both collectors and lovers of high-impact vintage design. Fitted with secure omega back clips for

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Dangle Faux pearl clip on earrings from
Chanel Dangle Faux pearl clip on earrings from

Chanel Dangle Faux pearl clip on earrings from

By Chanel

Located in Sewickley, PA

Beautiful Chanel Vintage dangle faux pearl 24k gold plated clip on earrings from 94P

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold Plate

BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spiral Ear Clips
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spiral Ear Clips

BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spiral Ear Clips

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bold and sculptural, these ear clips feature a dynamic spiral motif set throughout with brilliant

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

By John Hardy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver JH19 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR

Category

1990s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage gold pearl clip on earrings
Vintage gold pearl clip on earrings

Vintage gold pearl clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage NAPIER gold clip on earrings
Vintage NAPIER gold clip on earrings

Vintage NAPIER gold clip on earrings

By Napier

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone with lucite cabochons • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings
Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings

Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤️❤️...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings
Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings

Vintage MONET gold clip on earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤️❤️...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

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Vintage Clips For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage clips available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 31115 vintage versions or 16 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage clips made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and Yves Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 5584, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage clips and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of vintage clips, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Clips?

On average, vintage clips at 1stDibs sell for $1,681, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $785,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Clips
  • 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 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 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.