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Vintage Hermes Diamond Clip On Earrings
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of diamond clip earrings by the very well known designer Hermes. A
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Diamond Flower Platinum Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage diamond flower platinum clip-on earrings, circa 1950s. Vintage Diamond Flower Platinum
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Vintage 1950s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Bvlgari Vintage Diamond White Gold Clip On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Fashioned from pristine white gold, these clip-on earrings are a graceful fusion of classic and
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Marchak 18k Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Marchak
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds (F-G color, VS clarity, approximately 5 carats total weight). The earrings are clip-on, posts can
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Clip-On Earrings in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Bvlgari diamond ear clips set in 18 karat white gold. Each earring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Opal & Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 9.4 Grams Stone: Opals (3-3.5 mm) & Approx 0.30 TCW (0.03 ct) Diamonds Measurements: 29.0 x
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Vintage Diamond Gold "Flame" Clip Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fire and Ice. These Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger vintage diamond and gold "Flame" clip earrings
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18K Yellow Gold clip earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring two
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20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.50 Carat Round Diamonds Bow Clip Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Round Diamonds Bow Clip Earrings 18k Gold. The earrings feature approx 0.50
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.30ct Natural Diamonds Handmade Floral Form Earrings 14kt Clip Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Floral Handmade diamond clip earrings. 2.30ct natural round diamonds I - color Si-1 Si2 clarity
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.80 Carat Large Diamonds Clip Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.80 Carat Large Diamonds Clip Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. The earrings feature a total of 8
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond 18K Gold Leaf Floral Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your ensemble with these Vintage Retro Diamond 18K Gold Leaf Floral Clip
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Clip-On Pearl and Diamonds Vintage Earrings, Flower Peral Earrings, Yellow Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Pearl Clip-on Earrings - Pearls and 1CT Diamonds Earrings, Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Golden Clip on Earrings with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Make a statement with these stunning, classic, beautiful vintage 14k gold clip-on earrings with
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Clip-On Pearl and Diamonds Vintage Earrings, Flower Peral Earrings, Yellow Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Pearl Clip-on Earrings - Pearls and 1CT Diamonds Earrings, Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Turquoise White Gold Flutter Fan Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Flutter & Fan Design turquoise earrings with Clip On Earrings,  Crafted in
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Vintage 1960s North American Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati brings the "everyday wear" into a Luxury level with these delicate Earrings! Crafted in
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Pomellato Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Pomellato earrings made of 18 karat gold and accented with diamond. The vintage earrings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pomellato Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wearable, the vintage earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection. The pair is made of 18
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Diamond Platinum Pinwheel Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Fiery white round and baguette cut Diamonds adorn this vintage 1960's Pinwheel motif earrings
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 0.68 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Gold Clip-On-Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These colourful clip-on-earrings are designed as stylized flowers with a large lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond Clip Earrings, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage c1960s Cultured pearl and diamond earrings. Crafted in rich 9ct yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Pearls Diamonds Clip Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Very stilish 1970’s Bulgari earrings. 18 kt gold, diamonds and Cultured pearls (7 mm) Signed
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Diamond and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage French Diamond and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings. Featuring two
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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

Modern Vintage Style Diamond And Platinum Floral Clip Earrings, 4.12 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond vintage style flower spray clip-on earrings, featuring four flower clusters, with
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Vintage 6.10 Carat Diamond 18k Gold Dome Clip On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier from mid-80s to early 90s, cluster dome clip on earrings, made for a sophisticated
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Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.25 Carat Tapered Baguette Diamond Clip Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.25 Carat Three-Row Tapered Baguette Diamond Earrings 14k White Gold. The earrings feature
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold. The Heart Shaped pearls
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Designer Matching 0.84 Carat Diamonds Clip Earrings and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Matching 0.84 Carat Diamonds Clip Earrings and Ring Set 14k White Gold. The earrings
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From David Webb, a pair of diamond and fluted coral earrings. The earrings boast brilliant cut
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Large Coral Cabochon Diamond Floral Clip On Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage pair of earrings c. 1960’s done in 18K and centered by large oval coral cabochons (22mm x
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely stunning vintage diamond and aquamarine earrings. These substantial studs sparkle
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Diamond & Onyx Koala Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
An adorable pair of vintage koala bear yellow and white diamond and onyx stud earrings in 18 karat
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond Coral 18K Yellow Gold Flower Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A nature's touch in these floral soft pink Natural Coral Earrings. These 1990's Crafted in 18K
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1990s American Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carats Diamonds Platinum Crescent Clip Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tension clip backing/clasp. In excellent vintage condition. Specs: Platinum 86 Diamonds
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair of French Gold & Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 18k gold and diamond earrings. Crafted in a curved sep shape design with pavé-set
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond 18k Gold Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage diamond 18K gold retro clip earrings, circa 1940. These clip-on vintage retro earrings have
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Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18k WG and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
This vintage Borsheim 18k white gold and diamond clip earrings consists of alternating horizontal
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Diamond & 18k White Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
making up the body of the earring. These are vintage gems from the 1950's and has so much more life to
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Horse Earrings Clip on 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Eyes Equestrian
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage horse earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Vintage Roberto Coin Giraffe 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger Eye Clip Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Roberto Coin earrings from the Giraffe collection featuring a captivating inlay of tiger
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Clip Earrings with Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
These exquisite vintage clip earrings are a true testament to exceptional craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Swivel Lighting Strike Design Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.50 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Swivel Lighting Strike Design 14k Gold. Beautiful set of
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings 33.1 g 18K gold 27MM
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage earrings (most likely 1950's) encrusted with 34 Old European and single cut Natural
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings 33.1 g 18K gold 27MM
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings 33.1 g 18K gold 27MM
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W 1.07 in D 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Diamond and Red Ruby Flame French Clip Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Coral Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural coral and gold large-scale clip-on earrings circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #E2677. Scroll
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Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Modernist 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Matte Finish Clip-On Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
Radiating timeless sophistication, these vintage clip-on earrings are masterpieces of fine jewelry
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.14tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Clip On Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite pair of emerald cabochon and diamond clip-on earrings. Two large, natural cabochon-cut
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2010s Zambian Edwardian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart Signed Designer DKW Yellow Gold French Vintage Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed DKW Designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings. Each set with a Pave Diamond
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Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Cabochon Red + Angel Skin Coral Diamond Huggie Clip On Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely stunning pair of earrings c. the late 1960’s done in 18K yellow gold (14K omega backs
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds X Omega Clip Back Earrings 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds X Design Omega Clip Back Earrings 14k Gold. Unique by
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthew Trent Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 ct Round Diamond Earrings Ear clips
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond: approximately 1.88 ct F / VS2 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure Style: Omega Back clip on
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal and Diamond Platinum Wing Clip-On Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
yellow. They are securely bezel set into flattering platinum wing shaped clip earrings with bead set
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Opal and Diamond Platinum Wing Clip-On Earrings
Opal and Diamond Platinum Wing Clip-On Earrings
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W 0.5 in D 0.36 in L 1.15 in
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Clip On Earrings Flowers Lilies Rose Gold 14 Karat
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These finely modelled Art Deco clip-on earrings with their expressive flower pistils were executed
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Clip On Earrings Flowers Lilies Rose Gold 14 Karat
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Clip On Earrings Flowers Lilies Rose Gold 14 Karat
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H 0.91 in W 1.03 in D 0.32 in L 0.48 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 1970th 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond One Inch Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond One Inch Clip-On
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of vintage David Webb earrings that date back to the 1970s. David Webb, Coral
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

David Webb Carved Coral and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Carved coral and diamond clip-on earrings by David Webb. From David Webb, a pair of diamond and
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage Sputnik-style clip-on earrings, exuding timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage diamond clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 341 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage diamond clip earrings to choose from, but Modern and Retro vintage diamond clip earrings are of considerable interest. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 207, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage diamond clip earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings?

Prices for vintage diamond clip earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $185 and can go as high as $98,705, while vintage diamond clip earrings, on average, fetch $4,799.

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 Diamond Clip 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 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.