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Christian Lacroix gold tone statement clip earrings
Christian Lacroix gold tone statement clip earrings

Christian Lacroix gold tone statement clip earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

Vintage clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix, dating from the 1990s.

Category

1990s French Baroque 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

Omega back clips are 18kt. The closest to being an Ancient Greek Princess.

Category

1960s Greek Vintage Clips

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wander France 1980's Textured Gold Ear Clips
Wander France 1980's Textured Gold Ear Clips

Wander France 1980's Textured Gold Ear Clips

By Wander

Located in New York, NY

Secured by a wide French omega clip-back, signed Wander France

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold

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. - Length: 3x3 cm. (1.18 x 1.18 inches.)

Category

1980s German 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 beads.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Contemporary 18k 2-Tone & Diamond Clip Earrings
Contemporary 18k 2-Tone & Diamond Clip Earrings

Contemporary 18k 2-Tone & Diamond Clip Earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

The bold circular design, with each matte finish ear clip featuring half spheres of white and yellow gold, with the folded center reflecting a row of 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25837
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25837

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25837

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings Experience timeless elegance with these 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip-On Earrings, beautifully crafted to combine classic style with exceptional ...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Clips

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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" in width and 3/8" in depth.

Category

1980s American Vintage Clips

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" in width and 2/8" in depth.

Category

1980s French 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

Four Givenchy "G" motifs at the center of each. Clip on backs. Signed Givenchy on the backs. Style with your favorite Chanel or Dior Handbag

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

KENZO Vintage Resin Flower Clip-On Earrings
KENZO Vintage Resin Flower Clip-On Earrings

KENZO Vintage Resin Flower Clip-On Earrings

By Kenzo

Located in Nice, FR

KENZO vintage gold-tone clip-on earrings featuring an orange resin flower.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

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 throwback to the 30's.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Clips

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

Purple Vintage Dome Clip-On Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These earrings are not signed. Clip-on back. These were kept in pristine condition with no notable flaws and no missing crystals.

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

Look closely at this design and you can see repeating '2' and '6'. The earring has a clip-on back. These are in great vintage condition with no notable flaws as the gold hardware is ...

Category

20th Century German Vintage Clips

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Vintage Clips

Materials

Garnet

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 Lalaounis Measures 3cm long and 2cm wide.

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Gold-Tone Flower Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Gold-Tone Flower Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Gold-Tone Flower Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Elegant vintage clip earrings by Christian Dior in gold-tone metal, designed as ornate flowers with finely worked relief detail.

Category

1970s French Vintage Clips

Materials

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 small scattered on the sides.

Category

1980s Unknown 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 a diamond shape, rhinestone embellishment and a back plaque pitted.

Category

1990s 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

The clips are marked underneath the fastenings with the "Paco Rabanne Paris" brand logo.

Category

1990s French Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Crafted in platinum and weighing 34 grams, these ear clips are signed and numbered by Cartier, attesting to their authenticity and heritage.

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Chanel Gold Tone Rue Cambon Clip On Earrings
Chanel Gold Tone Rue Cambon Clip On Earrings

Chanel Gold Tone Rue Cambon Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

1980s Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings featuring embossed with the maison's logo and signature Rue Cambon address, a clip-on fastening, back plaque pitted.

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25779
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25779

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings #25779

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Clip On Earrings - Elegant 14K yellow gold pearl clip-on earrings featuring classic pearl accents and a timeless design.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Clips

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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: 2.25″ / 5,7 cm Width: 1.25″ / 3 cm Condition – very good, faint scratches throughout...

Category

1980s French Vintage Clips

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, aquamarine, and diamonds, all beautifully set in solid 18K yellow gold.

Category

1980s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

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

The defining feature of clip-on earrings is their clip-on backing, making them a perfect option for those who don’t have pierced ears.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Escada Gold-Tone Heart Drop Clip Earrings
Vintage Escada Gold-Tone Heart Drop Clip Earrings

Vintage Escada Gold-Tone Heart Drop Clip Earrings

By Escada

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Elegant vintage clip-on earrings by the German luxury fashion house Escada.

Category

1980s German Vintage Clips

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 collection of the Counts of Hardenberg.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage Clips

Materials

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

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 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 pearls • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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 ❤️❤️...

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 ❤️❤️...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings
Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings

Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...

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 ❤️❤️...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Givenchy Gilded Metal Baroque Dangle Jeweled Clip Earrings
Givenchy Gilded Metal Baroque Dangle Jeweled Clip Earrings

Givenchy Gilded Metal Baroque Dangle Jeweled Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Atlanta, GA

These spectacular, extra-long Baroque clip-on earrings were designed by Givenchy Paris-New York.

Category

1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Closure: Clip-on Metal: Sterling Silver We try to present our Tiffany estate items as best as possible and most have been newly polished.

Category

1990s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Lagerfeld Length: 3,8 cm / 1.5″ Width: 3,8 cm / 1.5″ Condition – very good, minor wear t...

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Clips

Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings In Platinum. Circa 1960's. The earrings feature circular design, set in the center with total of two 12mm white cultured pear...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artist Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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 dramatic earring features a luminous cultured pearl framed by rows of round and baguett...

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

Fitted with secure omega back clips for comfortable wear.

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Clip on Earrings
Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Clip on Earrings

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Clip on Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Designed with a classic mid-century aesthetic, they are perfect for both special occasions and everyday elegance. The secure clip-on backs ensure a comfortable fit for non-pierced ea...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Clips

Francoise Montague Pale Yellow Roses Resin Clip Earrings
Francoise Montague Pale Yellow Roses Resin Clip Earrings

Francoise Montague Pale Yellow 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

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1996
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1996

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1996

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings centered with costume pearly cabochons. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection.

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1984
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1984

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1984

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings centered with red glass paste cabochons.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Clips

Richard Kerr Silver Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Silver Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Silver Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

Richard Kerr designed these impressive clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made of his signature pave rhinestones.

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

18K Yellow Gold Pineapple Clip-On Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Pineapple Clip-On Earrings

18K Yellow Gold Pineapple Clip-On Earrings

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Playful yet elegant, these vintage pineapple-themed clip-on earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold (marked 750).

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s
Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1970s.

Category

20th Century 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...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage gold enamel clip on designer runway earrings
Vintage gold enamel clip on designer runway earrings

Vintage gold enamel clip on designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings
Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings

Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings

Located in Montreal, QC

Finely Detailed Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings. Each earring Hand set with a Hexagon Amethyst, weighing 15tcw for both.

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Flower Clip Earrings
Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Flower Clip Earrings

Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Flower Clip Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

Richard Kerr designed these lovely statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made of his signature pave rhinestones.

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

Christian Dior Grey Cabochon Clip-On Earrings 1980s
Christian Dior Grey Cabochon Clip-On Earrings 1980s

Christian Dior Grey Cabochon Clip-On Earrings 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

These elegant Christian Dior clip-on earrings from the 1980s feature sophisticated grey cabochon stones set in gold-tone metal.

Category

1980s French Modernist Vintage Clips

1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Secured by a post and an omega clip back.

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Seidengang 'Odyssey' Clip Earrings
18 Karat Gold Seidengang 'Odyssey' Clip Earrings

18 Karat Gold Seidengang 'Odyssey' Clip Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of buttery 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were manufactured by American jeweller, Seidengang.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 salmon/coral color with green spiderweb lines set in 925 sterling silver, marked TA or T...

Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Clips

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

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...

Category

20th Century Vintage Clips

1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Secured by a post and omega clip back these earrings are most wearable to any occasion.

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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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.