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MONET signed vintage gold tone designer clip earrings
MONET signed vintage gold tone designer clip earrings

MONET signed vintage gold tone designer clip earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTA...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

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

Vintage gold tone textured 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

Gripoix Clip-On Earrings with Yellow Glass Paste
Gripoix Clip-On Earrings with Yellow Glass Paste

Gripoix Clip-On Earrings with Yellow Glass Paste

By Maison Gripoix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Gripoix - (Made in France) Large golden metal clip-on earrings with yellow glass paste. Work from

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1980s French Vintage Clips

Hat-shape Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
Hat-shape Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1970s

Hat-shape Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Golden metal clip-on earrings representing hats. Jewelry from the 1970s. Additional information

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20th Century Vintage Clips

1996 Vintage Ruthenium CC Button Clip On Earrings
1996 Vintage Ruthenium CC Button Clip On Earrings

1996 Vintage Ruthenium CC Button Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage ruthenium button earrings. Clip on closure. Smaller size (diameter 1.5 cm). Comes as is

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1990s Vintage Clips

Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings
Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings
Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone clip on designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

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20th Century Vintage Clips

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 • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤️❤️ V...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings/Clips
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings/Clips

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings/Clips

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

sparkle. Bold yet refined, these earrings feature a sculptural design and secure clip backs, making them a

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1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage gold pearl rhinestone clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

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

Vintage MONET gold enamel clip on earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage gold heart dangle clip on earrings
Vintage gold heart dangle clip on earrings

Vintage gold heart dangle clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

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20th Century Vintage Clips

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Clip-On Earrings, 1966
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Clip-On Earrings, 1966

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Clip-On Earrings, 1966

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone clip-on earrings featuring an oval sapphire colour glass

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20th Century German Vintage Clips

Vintage Trent 18k Gold Platinum Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Trent 18k Gold Platinum Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Trent 18k Gold Platinum Clip-on Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

square detail. Designed as clip-ons, they also include an enhancer mechanism for optional pendant

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Late 20th Century Vintage Clips

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings
Christian Dior Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

Christian Dior Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning Christian Dior Paris clip-on earrings feature a geometric double-crescent design in

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1990s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Kalinger Gold and Blue Gemstone Clip On Earrings
1980s Kalinger Gold and Blue Gemstone Clip On Earrings

1980s Kalinger Gold and Blue Gemstone Clip On Earrings

By Kalinger

Located in London, GB

, slate and sky blue. They have a clip-on attachment. The back is engraved with “Kalinger”. In very good

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1980s French Vintage Clips

Vintage 18K Gold 3.50ct Diamond Retro Clip On Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold 3.50ct Diamond Retro Clip On Earrings

Vintage 18K Gold 3.50ct Diamond Retro Clip On Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

, they are finished with classic clip-on clasps for comfortable wear. Details Metal: 18K Yellow & White

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1960s Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

NINA RICCI Vintage Glass Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
NINA RICCI Vintage Glass Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

NINA RICCI Vintage Glass Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

By Nina Ricci

Located in Nice, FR

NINA RICCI vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with multicoloured glass cabochons

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20th Century French Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Harriet Bauknight by Kaso Fuchsia Dangle Clip Earrings
Harriet Bauknight by Kaso Fuchsia Dangle Clip Earrings

Harriet Bauknight by Kaso Fuchsia Dangle Clip Earrings

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed these sculptural Lucite clip-on earrings. The geometric

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1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked Chanel -It is approximately

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1980s French Artisan Vintage Clips

Kalinger Paris Gold and Faux-Coral Resin Clip Earrings
Kalinger Paris Gold and Faux-Coral Resin Clip Earrings

Kalinger Paris Gold and Faux-Coral Resin Clip Earrings

By Kalinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

These lovely Kalinger Paris ornate clip-on earrings feature a gilt-metal-coated resin free-form

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1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste, 2009
Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste, 2009

Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste, 2009

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons. 2cc9 Collection

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1990s French Vintage Clips

Chanel Vintage metal clip earrings, 1970s
Chanel Vintage metal clip earrings, 1970s

Chanel Vintage metal clip earrings, 1970s

By Chanel

Located in Genova, IT

Orecchini Chanel vintage ABOUT Orecchini vintage Chanel, orecchini a bottone con clip in metallo

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1970s Vintage Clips

Pink Crystal Beaded Clip On Earrings, C.1980
Pink Crystal Beaded Clip On Earrings, C.1980

Pink Crystal Beaded Clip On Earrings, C.1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pretty in pink! C.1980 pink and clear crystal beaded clip on earrings. The intricate beading

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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gold Full Heart Clip-On Earrings Large
Tiffany & Co. Gold Full Heart Clip-On Earrings Large

Tiffany & Co. Gold Full Heart Clip-On Earrings Large

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

18K yellow gold and featuring the celebrated “Full Heart” motif. These substantial clip-on earrings

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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Clips

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Jade Clip-On Earrings
Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Jade Clip-On Earrings

Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Jade Clip-On Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

This lovely pair of jade earrings come from the 1950s and feature oval cut jade. These are clip on

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1950s Vintage Clips

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Resin and Red Cabochons Dangle Clip Earrings
Gold Resin and Red Cabochons Dangle Clip Earrings

Gold Resin and Red Cabochons Dangle Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These lovely Italian designer studio clip-on earrings boast a dimensional dangling shape with hand

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1980s French Modern Vintage Clips

Tiffany & Co. Multi-Stone, 18k Gold Ear Clips
Tiffany & Co. Multi-Stone, 18k Gold Ear Clips

Tiffany & Co. Multi-Stone, 18k Gold Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

A Paired set of Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl, Black Onyx, 18k Yellow Gold Ear Clips Each

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Clips

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Citrus and Red Rock-Shaped Lucite Resin Clip Earrings
Citrus and Red Rock-Shaped Lucite Resin Clip Earrings

Citrus and Red Rock-Shaped Lucite Resin Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These impressive carved Lucite or resin clip-on earrings were created in Italy in the 1980s. The

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Clips

Black Acrylic Clip-on Earrings with Multicolor Inclusions
Black Acrylic Clip-on Earrings with Multicolor Inclusions

Black Acrylic Clip-on Earrings with Multicolor Inclusions

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning Lucite dangling clip-on earrings were made in Italy. They feature an oversized donut

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Clips

Angela Cummings 18k YG Flower Clip On Earrings
Angela Cummings 18k YG Flower Clip On Earrings

Angela Cummings 18k YG Flower Clip On Earrings

By Angela Cummings

Located in New York, NY

Angela Cummings 18k YG Flower Clip on Earrings, marked 1987 Cummings 18k, weight 22.2 grams

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1980s Vintage Clips

Isabel Canovas Carved Wood Bird Clip-on Earrings
Isabel Canovas Carved Wood Bird Clip-on Earrings

Isabel Canovas Carved Wood Bird Clip-on Earrings

By Isabel Canovas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Scarce carved wood birds clip-on statement earrings by Isabel Canovas - made in France.

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1980s French Artisan Vintage Clips

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

Vintage gold tone rhinestones designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Ear Clips
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Ear Clips

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Ear Clips

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish chic 18 karat yellow gold ear clips in the shape of an "X" by Tiffany & Co. The

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1990s Vintage Clips

Materials

18k Gold

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

Vintage gold tone enamel designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Mercedes Robirosa Beaten Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings
Mercedes Robirosa Beaten Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

Mercedes Robirosa Beaten Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Beaten golden metal clip-on earrings. Jewellery signed by Mercedes Robirosa. Additional

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1990s Unknown Vintage Clips

French Jet Beaded Drop Clip On Earrings 1960s
French Jet Beaded Drop Clip On Earrings 1960s

French Jet Beaded Drop Clip On Earrings 1960s

Located in London, GB

Fabulous french jet clip on earrings, featuring thirteen lovely beaded drops on each earring

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1960s Vintage Clips

Black and Pink Bakelite Extra-Long Dangle Clip Earrings
Black and Pink Bakelite Extra-Long Dangle Clip Earrings

Black and Pink Bakelite Extra-Long Dangle Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning, extra-long Bakelite dangling clip-on earrings in a Pop Art design style feature a

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1960s French Modernist Vintage Clips

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings
Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage gold tone green glass clip on earrings
Vintage gold tone green glass clip on earrings

Vintage gold tone green glass clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ❤️...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings
Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings
Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Vintage silver tone blue glass clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Greek Clip-On Square Earrings 22K Yellow Gold
Greek Clip-On Square Earrings 22K Yellow Gold

Greek Clip-On Square Earrings 22K Yellow Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Greek Clip-On Square Earrings in 22K Yellow Gold. The earrings have a diameter of 1.5 inches and

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1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 6.50cts Diamond Pearl Halo Clip On Statement Earrings
Platinum 6.50cts Diamond Pearl Halo Clip On Statement Earrings

Platinum 6.50cts Diamond Pearl Halo Clip On Statement Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

a full, sparkling border. The earrings have clip backs for secure and comfortable wear. A bold

Category

1980s Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1960s Diamond Platinum White Gold Clip-on Earrings
1960s Diamond Platinum White Gold Clip-on Earrings

1960s Diamond Platinum White Gold Clip-on Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous holiday adornment! These festive clip-on earrings feature round and baguette-cut

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1960s American Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Starfish Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Starfish Clip Earrings

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Starfish Clip Earrings

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.1 grams Measurement: .75inch x .75inch Condition: Excellent

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1990s Unknown Vintage Clips

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ultra rare Yves Saint Laurent Lion Clip on earrings
Ultra rare Yves Saint Laurent Lion Clip on earrings

Ultra rare Yves Saint Laurent Lion Clip on earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

These exceptional lion-shaped clip-on earrings by Yves Saint Laurent are a true collector’s

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1990s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Clips

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

Vintage matte 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

David Spada Modernist Purple Coiled Aluminum Clip Earrings
David Spada Modernist Purple Coiled Aluminum Clip Earrings

David Spada Modernist Purple Coiled Aluminum Clip Earrings

By David Spada

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stunning modernist David Spada New York clip-on earrings feature an outstanding Space Age

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Clips

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

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53 ❤...

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20th Century Vintage Clips

Claire Deve Long Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings
Claire Deve Long Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

Claire Deve Long Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings

By Claire Deve

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Claire Deve - Long golden metal articulated clip-on earrings with rhinestones. Signed jewelry

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1980s 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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Clips

Chaumet 1970s 18k Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Chaumet 1970s 18k Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

Chaumet 1970s 18k Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

By Chaumet

Located in Weston, MA

shape. Two small patches of diamonds accent the ear clip: one in the part over the ear and another

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1970s Retro Vintage Clips

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Costume Pearly Cabochons
Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Costume Pearly Cabochons

Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Costume Pearly Cabochons

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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

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1980s French Vintage Clips

1992 Gold Toned “Coco” Perfume Bottle Clip On Earrings
1992 Gold Toned “Coco” Perfume Bottle Clip On Earrings

1992 Gold Toned “Coco” Perfume Bottle Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare archival design from Chanel’s 1992 collection, these statement clip-on earrings pay homage

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1990s Vintage Clips

Materials

Gold Plate

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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.