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1980's Chanel Vintage Quilted Doorknocker Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s quilted gold door knocker earrings. Minor chips through the top part, please refer to
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Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings

Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst Diamonds Earrings were created around 1980. Vintage item, can you imagine? The 1980s is
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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond

Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
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L 0.27 in
1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel hammered goldtone metal and faux-pearl clip-back earrings. Comes with the original box or
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage emerald and diamond platinum cluster earrings, circa 1980. These elegant cluster
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel round goldtone metal shield clip-back earrings. Comes with the original box or dust cover.
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
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W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Italian 6.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in platinum with 18k white gold fittings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, circa 1980
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid 18 K yellow Gold hoop earrings set with 18 brillinat cut Diamonds. Dating from the 1980
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's Vintage Chanel Rare Lucite Pearl Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mid 80s collectible lucite and faux mabe pearl clip on earrings. Come with original box.
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's Vintage Chanel Mini Gold Zigzag Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s mini round clip earrings in dark gold tone hardware with zigzag design. Come with
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's Vintage Chanel Mini Gold Zigzag Clip Earrings
1980's Vintage Chanel Mini Gold Zigzag Clip Earrings
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W 0.8 in D 0.5 in L 0.8 in
Vintage 1.05 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 1.05 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster earrings; part of
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 11.75 Carats Diamond Cluster Dangle Earring, Circa 1980's, 18K
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings Description: These vintage 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage YVES ST. LAURENT Paris, dangling clip-on earring, Rive Gauch, 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Vintage dangling YSL Paris, Rive Gauche ear clip, in blue, brown and orange Acrylic
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

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Other

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's. These are well made and substantial
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
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H 2 in W 2 in D 0.1 in Dm 2 in L 2 in
Vintage Gold Tone Citrine and Diamante Earrings, Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Citrine and Diamante Earrings Circa 1980's. These are well made and substantial
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone Citrine and Diamante Earrings, Circa 1980's
Vintage Gold Tone Citrine and Diamante Earrings, Circa 1980's
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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 1.25 in
Mellerio Vintage Sapphire and Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1980
By Mellerio
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.50 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings made by
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold 1980’s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Fabulous, vintage drop earrings. Gorgeous
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Late 20th Century English Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980's DIOR Moghul Cabochon Jeweled Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Vintage 1980s DIOR Moghul Cabochon Jeweled Earrings are a prime example of the exquisite and
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's. These are well made and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Vintage 1980's Curved Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of vintage 1980’s curved gold earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring is
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Vintage 1980s Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Gold Natural Opal Earrings Gem Stone, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 14k Gold Natural Opal Earrings, clip-on.
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.40 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 1980's 0.40 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings
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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1980's Vintage Chanel Large Gold & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large satin gold clip earrings with faux mabe pearls center. Collection 25. Comes with
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. "V-Rope" Diamond Earrings, Circa 1980
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. "V-Rope" gold and diamond earrings, in
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Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Double Oval Mesh Openwork Chunky Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Double Oval Mesh Openwork Chunky Modernist Drop Clip Earrings
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Gold Plate

CLAIRE DEVE PARIS Long Dangle Clip On Earrings Vintage from the 1980's
By Claire Deve
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Very Long Claire Deve Pendants, Vintage from the 80's, with a large blue glass cabochon adorned
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Madeira Citrine Briolette & 14K Gold Drop Earrings, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage estate Madeira Citrine Briolette and 14K yellow gold stud / drop earrings - hand made
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Late 20th Century American Romantic Drop Earrings

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

POGGI PARIS Long Dangle Poured Glass Clip On Earrings Vintage from the 1980's
By POGGI PARIS
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Long Poggi Paris Pendants, Vintage from the 80's, with a turquoise poured glass cabochon on the
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 1980's Geometric Black and White Clip-On Disc Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage earrings from Tiffany & Co.. These stylish designer earrings are made of luxurious
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Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Curl Clip-on Earrings
Located in London, GB
These striking 1980's earrings are set with a total of approximately 0.90 carat of fine quality
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Vintage 1980s Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claude Chavent Paris 1980 Geometric Earrings In Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil
Located in Miami, FL
Trompe L'oeil earrings by Françoise et Claude Chavent (1947-) Gorgeous vintage earrings, created
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Stud Earrings

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18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Earrings, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
of Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pavé Fluted Button Earrings, made in France in the 21st century
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20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These dangling earrings with their facetted surface are made out of 14 karat gold. Despite their
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
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W 0.67 in D 0.24 in L 1.86 in
Vintage Magnifying Loupe Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Statement earring in gilded metal of Vintage origin. Made in the 1980s with a bow motif reminiscent
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Vintage Padlock and Key Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of vintage 9ct yellow gold drop earrings. One earring features a padlock charm and
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Ugo Correani Black & White Clip On Earrings, C.1980
By Ugo Correani
Located in Atlanta, GA
earrings. CONDITION Good vintage condition. MEASUREMENTS Each earring measures 1.75" tall x 1.5" at the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

Ugo Correani Black & White Clip On Earrings, C.1980
Ugo Correani Black & White Clip On Earrings, C.1980
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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Earrings, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage Earrings, 1980s Super cool 1980s vintage earrings for pierced ears. Elevate your
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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage Earrings, 1980s
Vintage Earrings, 1980s
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W 1.5 in
Vintage Chanel Earrings With Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Vintage Chanel iconic CC earrings with pearls. Specifications: Height: 2.4, Width: 1 inches
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Cartier Emerald Diamond Earrings, circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, no matter how minute. These Cartier Vintage Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Button Earrings, made in
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

NINA RICCI - Vintage Enamel & Rhinestone Earrings - Clip On - Signed - C. 1980's
By Nina Ricci
Located in Chatham, CA
NINA RICCI - Vintage chunky clip on faux onyx and rhinestone earrings with black enamel - one clip
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Enamel

Vintage 1980's Fluted Rock Crystal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, large fluted rock crystal, diamond, 14K yellow gold statement earrings in the Classical
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20th Century Classical Roman Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Round Relief Flower White Pearl Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and rare to find. A very beautiful pair of earrings by
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings. Classic Wide Waterfall Earrings. Clip On. When you
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dangle Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings
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H 3.5 in W 2 in Dm 2 in L 3.5 in
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold hoop style earrings for pierced ears
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 0.21 in W 0.61 in L 1.06 in
Vintage 1980's Heart-cut Blue Topaz Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage 1980's Heart-cut Blue Topaz Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold, a captivating
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Italian Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Earrings. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Claire Deve Long Gold Tone Earrings
By Claire Deve
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Claire Deve Long Gold Tone Earrings. Baroque Looking Dangling Clip On Earrings. Clip On
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Claire Deve Long Gold Tone Earrings
Vintage Claire Deve Long Gold Tone Earrings
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H 4.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 4.5 in
Vintage Gold Tone Resin Dangling Star Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Gold Tone Resin Dangling Star Earrings. 3.5" L x 2.5" W. Clip On.
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone Resin Dangling Star Earrings
Vintage Gold Tone Resin Dangling Star Earrings
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H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.5 in L 3.5 in
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Gold X Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980s 1 inch long
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s. These are the earrings that you didn't know you needed
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Gold Tone Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.33 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Modern Jean Mahie 22K Gold Earrings
By Jean Mahie
Located in Venice, CA
These 22k gold earrings are designed by Jean Mahie, the pseudonym for French artists Jacline and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Stud Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Modern Jean Mahie 22K Gold Earrings
Vintage Modern Jean Mahie 22K Gold Earrings
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H 0.5 in W 0.88 in
Vintage Vendome Dangling Coin Earrings, circa 1980s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Dangling Coin Earrings, circa 1980s. These are a chandelier look but in gold tone
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dangle Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Vendome Dangling Coin Earrings, circa 1980s
Vintage Vendome Dangling Coin Earrings, circa 1980s
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H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.25 in L 3.5 in
Piaget 1980's Red Garnet 18K Gold Heat Clip On Earrings
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
collectible vintage Piaget Crafted in Luxurious 18K yellow gold, these earrings measure approx. 25 mm x 11 mm
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage Heart Shaped CZ Garnet & 10K Gold Hoop Earrings - U.S. - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage pair of heart shaped Cubic Zirconia garnet and 10K yellow gold hoop earrings - featuring
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Late 20th Century American Romantic Hoop Earrings

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10k Gold

14K Signature Vintage Curb-Link Dangle Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
A sweet pair of earrings, with lovely movement and a sculptural design. These vintage links are now
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Vintage Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Beautiful glass cabochons in green and blue . Clip earrings from the 80s. Philippe Ferrandis has
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Carolee Faux Pearl, Rhinestone & Black Enamel Tassel Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Carolee faux pearl, rhinestone and black enamel tassel earrings with clip on hardware. The
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Pink and Red Flower Earrings Circa 1980's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink and Red Flower Earrings Circa 1980's These are flower earrings
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy 1980s Earrings Give your ears a style upgrade with these incredible vintage Givenchy
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
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L 1.2 in
David Webb Gold Earrings, Vintage Shell Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in vintage jewelry. ​These gold earrings have minimalistic style, yet a combo of textured and
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Earrings 1980 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage earrings 1980 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6244 antique edition and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage earrings 1980 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing vintage earrings 1980 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage earrings 1980 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 466, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage earrings 1980 for sale are for women, but there are 913 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Earrings 1980?

The price for a vintage earrings 1980 starts at $54 and tops out at $600,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $599.

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 Earrings 1980
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.