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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

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

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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

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1990s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Prong Set Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings
1950s Prong Set Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings

1950s Prong Set Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings

Located in London, GB

These 1950s vintage prong set clip-on earrings are fashioned in the form of a flower with the

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1950s American Vintage Clips

Cartier 14k Gold Shell Vintage Clip-On Earrings
Cartier 14k Gold Shell Vintage Clip-On Earrings

Cartier 14k Gold Shell Vintage Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

motif that suits both everyday and dress looks. Each earring has a secure clip back and is signed

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

14k Gold

Paco Rabanne Shoulder-Duster Gunmetal Clip Earrings
Paco Rabanne Shoulder-Duster Gunmetal Clip Earrings

Paco Rabanne Shoulder-Duster Gunmetal Clip Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Atlanta, GA

These lovely Paco Rabanne Paris futuristic clip-on earrings feature an oversized shoulder-duster

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1980s French Modernist Vintage Clips

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

crystal clip-on earrings. Featuring faceted crystals that catch the light beautifully, these earrings

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Late 20th Century Art Deco 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

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1990s French Vintage Clips

Yellow Resin Dangle Ice Cube Clip Earrings
Yellow Resin Dangle Ice Cube Clip Earrings

Yellow Resin Dangle Ice Cube Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning oversized carved Lucite or Resin clip-on earrings feature a dimensional dangling

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1980s Italian Modernist 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. A

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20th Century French 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

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1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

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

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 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Richard Kerr Pink Heart Jeweled Clip Earrings
Richard Kerr Pink Heart Jeweled Clip Earrings

Richard Kerr Pink Heart Jeweled Clip Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1980s American Romantic Vintage Clips

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

Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver TIF965 These elegant Authentic

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1990s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

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. Additional

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20th Century Vintage Clips

1997 Chanel Clip On Hoop Dangle CC Earrings
1997 Chanel Clip On Hoop Dangle CC Earrings

1997 Chanel Clip On Hoop Dangle CC Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

with gently curved corners clip onto the ear and below this, large hoops (1.5 inch/3.8 cm in diameter

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1990s French Vintage Clips

Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings
Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings

Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings Gold-tone clip-on earrings with baroque

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1980s French Baroque Vintage Clips

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

Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings. Each earring

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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Earring Clips in Gold Metal, 1996
Chanel Earring Clips in Gold Metal, 1996

Chanel Earring Clips in Gold Metal, 1996

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in gold metal. Spring-Summer 1996 collection. Additional

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1990s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Richard Kerr Orange Crystal Rhinestones Stars Clip Earrings
Richard Kerr Orange Crystal Rhinestones Stars Clip Earrings

Richard Kerr Orange Crystal Rhinestones Stars Clip Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1980s American Romantic Vintage Clips

Kenzo Gilded Metal Iris Flower Clip Earrings
Kenzo Gilded Metal Iris Flower Clip Earrings

Kenzo Gilded Metal Iris Flower Clip Earrings

By Kenzo

Located in Atlanta, GA

These mesmerizing Kenzo Paris floral clip-on earrings feature semi-mat gilt metal and carved and

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1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kaso Orange Resin Pyramid Clip-on Earrings
Kaso Orange Resin Pyramid Clip-on Earrings

Kaso Orange Resin Pyramid Clip-on Earrings

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Harriet Bauknight for Kaso created these stunning oversized Lucite clip-on earrings. The pyramidal

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Clips

Black Round Clustered Bakelite Clip-on Earrings
Black Round Clustered Bakelite Clip-on Earrings

Black Round Clustered Bakelite Clip-on Earrings

Located in PARIS, FR

This stunning pair of cluster clip-on earrings showcases a bold and sophisticated design. Composed

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20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Base Metal

Kenzo Jeweled Clip Earrings with Floral Pearls
Kenzo Jeweled Clip Earrings with Floral Pearls

Kenzo Jeweled Clip Earrings with Floral Pearls

By Kenzo

Located in Atlanta, GA

These romantic Kenzo Paris signed clip-on earrings feature a floral shape with gilt metal carved

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Late 20th Century French Romantic Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Braided Gilt Metal Clip Earrings
Emanuel Ungaro Paris Braided Gilt Metal Clip Earrings

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Braided Gilt Metal Clip Earrings

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

By Henry Dunay

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were made by one of America's great jewellers, Henry

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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these 1980s ear clips are

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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

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dominique Denaive Pearlized Rose-Brown Acrylic Clip Earrings
Dominique Denaive Pearlized Rose-Brown Acrylic Clip Earrings

Dominique Denaive Pearlized Rose-Brown Acrylic Clip Earrings

By Dominique Denaive

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning oversized clip-on earrings by Dominique Denaive Paris boast a sculptural chandelier

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1990s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1990s
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1990s

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1990s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons and costume

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20th Century French 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

Beautifully designed and well handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these ear clips from the 1980s

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Kaso Emerald Green Acrylic Lucite Star Clip Earrings
Kaso Emerald Green Acrylic Lucite Star Clip Earrings

Kaso Emerald Green Acrylic Lucite Star Clip Earrings

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed those stunning oversized acrylic Lucite clip-on earrings. The

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1980s American Modern 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 55 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

1989 Celine Two Tone Star Clip On Earrings
1989 Celine Two Tone Star Clip On Earrings

1989 Celine Two Tone Star Clip On Earrings

By Celine

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage 1989 Celine in gold with silver trims. The clip on mechanism is still working well and firm

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1980s Vintage Clips

1970s Costume Amber & Brass Clip-On Earrings
1970s Costume Amber & Brass Clip-On Earrings

1970s Costume Amber & Brass Clip-On Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step back into the vibrant style of the 1970s with these stunning costume Amber and Brass Clip-On

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Late 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 54 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...

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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 54 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Chanel Clip On CC Earrings Gold Plated
Chanel Clip On CC Earrings Gold Plated

Chanel Clip On CC Earrings Gold Plated

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Chanel CC gold clip on earrings. These are classic earrings by Chanel that you will love

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings
Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings

Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

These authentic Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings are in excellent vintage condition from

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1980s French Vintage Clips

Cilea Paris White Rose Resin Clip Earrings
Cilea Paris White Rose Resin Clip Earrings

Cilea Paris White Rose Resin Clip Earrings

By Ciléa

Located in Atlanta, GA

These lovely dimensional clip-on earrings, designed by Cilea Paris, feature a floral-inspired hand

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1990s French Romantic Vintage Clips

Karl Lagerfeld vintage crystal clip-on earrings
Karl Lagerfeld vintage crystal clip-on earrings

Karl Lagerfeld vintage crystal clip-on earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New York, NY

Karl Lagerfeld vintage crystal clip-on earrings Gold-tone metal & crystal Marks – designer

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Clips

Dior Vintage Monogram Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
Dior Vintage Monogram Clip-on Earrings, 1970s

Dior Vintage Monogram Clip-on Earrings, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Gold plated Dior monogram clip-on earrings. Signed. Period: 1970s Condition: Good. Minor

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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Clips

Gold Orchid Clip-on Earrings by Leonard
Gold Orchid Clip-on Earrings by Leonard

Gold Orchid Clip-on Earrings by Leonard

By Leonard of Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

These glamorous and fashionable pair of clip-on earrings are a must-have in a jewellery collection

Category

1990s French Vintage Clips

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings
Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings

Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings from the 1980’s Collection Length: 4,4 cm / 1.75″ Width

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Late 20th Century French Romantic Vintage Clips

Gripoix Camellia Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings
Gripoix Camellia Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

Gripoix Camellia Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

By Maison Gripoix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Gripoix - Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste. Not signed antique jewelry, work from the

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1960s Vintage Clips

Balenciaga Paris Gilded Clip Earrings with Black Enamel
Balenciaga Paris Gilded Clip Earrings with Black Enamel

Balenciaga Paris Gilded Clip Earrings with Black Enamel

By Balenciaga

Located in Atlanta, GA

Balenciaga Paris designed those stunning stud clip-on earrings. The pieces feature a domed gilded

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1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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 clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 3/4

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1980s Vintage Clips

White and Gold Resin Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings
White and Gold Resin Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings

White and Gold Resin Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning Lucite resin clip-on earrings feature geometric dangling elements set against a

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1960s French Modernist Vintage Clips

Philippe Ferrandis Half Butterfly Clip Earrings
Philippe Ferrandis Half Butterfly Clip Earrings

Philippe Ferrandis Half Butterfly Clip Earrings

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Gilded Metal encrusted in Swarovski Crystal and handmade glass cabochons shaped in butterfly wings. A favorite motif of Philippe Ferrandis designs

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1990s French Modern Vintage Clips

Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings
Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings

Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with ab black seed beads • vintage clip on earrings

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1980s Vintage Clips

Vintage Retro Era Platinum Ruby & Diamond Clip Earrings
Vintage Retro Era Platinum Ruby & Diamond Clip Earrings

Vintage Retro Era Platinum Ruby & Diamond Clip Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These exceptional vintage clip earrings from the Retro era are crafted in luxurious platinum and

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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Golden Metal Clip-on Flower Earrings, 1950s
Golden Metal Clip-on Flower Earrings, 1950s

Golden Metal Clip-on Flower Earrings, 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unknwon - Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste representing flowers. Not signed. Work

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings
Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings

Vintage beaded dangle tassel clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with ab black seed beads • vintage clip on earrings

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1980s Vintage Clips

Chanel 70s Red & White Clip Earrings
Chanel 70s Red & White Clip Earrings

Chanel 70s Red & White Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Even if there s a minor chip on one of the earrings, these rare finds are a must have for a Chanel collector. 70s collection, lightweight with a great look. Center cc signature logo....

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1970s French Vintage Clips

Space Age Futuristic Multicolor Wired Dangle Clip Earrings
Space Age Futuristic Multicolor Wired Dangle Clip Earrings

Space Age Futuristic Multicolor Wired Dangle Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning, futuristic clip-on earrings feature a rare Space Age 1980s design, with shoulder

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Clips

1970s Onyx Diamond Gold " Alpha Omega " Ear Clips
1970s Onyx Diamond Gold " Alpha Omega " Ear Clips

1970s Onyx Diamond Gold " Alpha Omega " Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and well crafted fun and chic 1970s ear clips. Half the ear clips is set with

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1970s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k 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.

Questions About Vintage Clips
  • 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.