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Vintage Southwestern Sterling Inlay Clip On Earrings
Located in Webster, SD
These gorgeous clip on earrings are sterling silver with genuine stone inlay. Measurements: 1 3/8
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Mexico Mexican knot design clip on earrings marked 925 Mexico Nestor TJ24.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
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W 1.31 in D 0.34 in L 1.31 in
Zina Sterling Silver Clip-On Door Knocker Earrings
By Zina
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver clip-on door knocker earrings by Zina. Large and substantial door knocker design
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Bubble Clip-on Earrings by Sam Philipe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun three dimensional bubble clip-on sterling earrings made Sam Philipe. Marked 925 and signed Sam
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Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Bubble Clip-on Earrings by Sam Philipe
Sterling Bubble Clip-on Earrings by Sam Philipe
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W 1.3 in D 0.63 in L 1.3 in
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 Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These sculptural sterling silver clip on earrings are from the 80's. They have light weight on the
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in L 1 in
Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Clip On Earrings #14597
By Kieselstein
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Clip OnEarrings- These elegant alligator
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Large Mexican Dome Clip on Earrings, Sterling Silver, Everyday
Located in McLeansville, NC
These beautiful Large Mexican Dome Clip On Earrings are handcrafted from sterling silver and
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1990s Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Simon Sebbag 1980s Sterling Silver Knot Clip On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Simon Sebbag 1980s Sterling Silver Knot Clip-On Earrings - timeless elegance and
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1980s Israeli Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mings Pearl Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Clip on Earrings
By TANE MEXICO
Located in Jacksonville, FL
our Vintage Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings. These exquisite earrings showcase the
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20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Round Onyx Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Round Onyx Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 11.8 Grams TIF562 These
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Signed Terika Blake Sterling and poured glass clip-on earrings
By Terika Blake
Located in New York, NY
Terika Blake Sterling Silver clip-on earrings with poured-glass set in deep hues of iridescence
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Mings Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst and Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of vintage 1950's clip on drop dangle earrings are amethyst and sterling silver
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Large Highly Stylized Twisted Rope Triangle Sterling Silver Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic sterling silver triangular 3D earrings featuring a highly stylized twisted rope design with
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Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

John Hardy Yellow Gold Sterling Wheat Clip-On Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
John Hardy Wheat Clip-On Earrings. Designer John Hardy style is evident on these classic earrings
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1980s American Retro Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Estate Large Button Clip on Earrings 1.5" Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Large Button Clip on Earrings 1.5" Sterling Silver JH57 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Flower Pin & Clip-On Earrings Set #5853
Located in Washington Depot, CT
earrings are marked with a crown, AD STERLING DENMARK STRAND. The clips are marked 14K. Very nice
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20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mings 3 Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.8
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Malachite, Carnelian, Blue Lace Agate Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of vintage hallmarked sterling silver clip on earrings have cabochon stones
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18K Gold Ivy Starfish Single Clip-On Earring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver and 18K gold Ivy Starfish single clip-on earring. A single authentic
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Starfish Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.1 grams Measurement
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1990s Unknown Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 4-5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 4-5 mm M343 Please look at
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1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1982 Peretti Sculptural Tide Wave Clips On Earrings .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
wavy clips-on earrings, created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1982. These vintage
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 0.9" x
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

HERMES Paris 1980 Belt Buckle Clips On Earrings In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Belt buckle earrings designed by Hermes. A pair of clips-on earrings, designed in Paris France by
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Post Palu Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver 22k Y Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Post Palu Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 22k Y Gold JH68 TRUSTED
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gold, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Square Ornate Clip-on Earrings 18k Y Gold + Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Square Ornate Clip-on Earrings 18k Y Gold + Sterling Silver JH27 TRUSTED SELLER
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gold, Sterling Silver

John Hardy 18k Sterling Silver Citrine Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.9 grams
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

Margaret Ellis Sterling Silver and Bronze Brutalist Clip Earrings
By Margaret Ellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
, massive clip-on earrings. The brutalist design has a sterling silver stylized crown of thorns and a large
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Southwestern Style Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Southwestern style earrings. In silver and set with small turquoise cabochons
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Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vtg 925 sterling silver lions head puffy designer signed clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MEXICO • sterling silver stamped 925 • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

Tiffany & Co Estate Clip-on Earrings Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Clip-on Earrings Weight: 10 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver The Tiffany & Co items have a natural patina
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

Anne and Frank Vigneri Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Clip Earrings
By Anne & Frank Vigneri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne and Frank Vigneri designed these lovely Lucite clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The geometric
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 1940s Enamel Coat Clip Pin- Brooch with Earrings Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
. Hallmarked on the back sterling Pat Pend. Measuring 1.85" x 1.65" on the Coat Clip / Brooch ---Earrings .97
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1940s American Regency Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

David Yurman Albion Pave Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman Albion Pave Diamond Clip-On Earrings. The earrings feature a sterling silver bezel
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Albion Pave Diamond Clip-On Earrings
David Yurman Albion Pave Diamond Clip-On Earrings
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H 20.6 in W 19.2 in D 14 in
Patricia von Musulin 1970 Modernist Carved Clips Earrings Mounted .925 Sterling
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural carved earrings designed by Patricia Von Musulin. Beautiful pair of carved
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Anne and Frank Vigneri Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Freeform Clip Earrings
By Anne & Frank Vigneri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne and Frank Vigneri designed these stunning Lucite clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The freeform
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Anne and Frank Vigneri Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Dangle Clip Earrings
By Anne & Frank Vigneri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne and Frank Vigneri designed these spectacular Lucite clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Tide Wave Clips Earrings in .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
large earrings are from the collection Tide Wave, crafted by Elsa Peretti in solid .925/.999 sterling
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Karl Lagerfeld Earrings Charm Square Enameled Clip on
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
earrings. Still on earring card. Measuring 1.11 in square. Necklace, Earrings, charm Bracelet and Bangle
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1980s French Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gilt Metal, Enamel

Cartier Geometric Sterling, Onyx and 18 k Gold Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Cartier signed Geometric Sterling and 18 k Gold Clip Earrings. They measure 1 1
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Stephen Dweck Amethyst Earrings Silver Round Clip-On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Stephen Dweck amethyst earrings crafted in sterling silver. Faceted oval
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Clip on Triangle Dot Earrings Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Earrings Earrings: Clip-on Weight: 27 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver The John Hardy jewelry items are estate
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

John Hardy Estate Buddha Belly Clip on Earrings Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belly Clip-on Earrings Metal: Sterling Silver We try to present our estate items as best as possible
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

VCA Style Faux Invisibly Set Sapphire Crystal Costume Flower Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made sterling silver and crystal clip on earrings. This style was made famous by VCA
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Signed 'Cony' Mid-Century Mexican Modernist Silver Clip-on Earrings by Victoria
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Mexican sterling silver clip-on earrings. By Victoria - the studio pseudonym for Ana
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Starfish Earrings Frederic Duclos on Wax 1980s
By Frederic Duclos
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage 1980s early 1990s Designer EARRINGS by partisan artisan Frederic Duclos on wax Sterling
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate X Signature Clip-On Earrings Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate X Signature Clip-on Earrings Silver TIF366 These elegant Authentic Tiffany
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

Ciner Enameled Clip on Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Pair of enameled CINER earrings. These match the Giraffe Beaded Ciner necklace that is listed as
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Enamel

John Hardy Estate Chain Hammered Clip-on Earrings 18k + Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hammered Earrings: Clip-on Weight: 6.85 Grams Metal: 18k Yellow Gold+ Sterling Silver The John Hardy
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

Vintage Mexican Taxco TD 25 Silver 925 Round Embossed Dome Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Mexico Taxco TD 25 silver 925 round dome shape clip on earrings, featuring an embossed
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sam Kramer Copper and Sterling Silver Ear Clips
By Sam Kramer
Located in New York, NY
A pair of copper and sterling silver ear clips, by Sam Kramer, United States. Stamped with maker's
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20th Century American Artist Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Copper

Sam Kramer Copper and Sterling Silver Ear Clips
Sam Kramer Copper and Sterling Silver Ear Clips
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W 1.55 in D 0.2 in L 1 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish well-detailed earrings. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Concentric double moons that
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1960s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.13 in
Ciner Faux amber Clip On earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Purchased in the late 1980s from Neiman Marcus stored away till now. Tags still attached. Clip On's
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

David Yurman Authentic Estate Cable Rope Clip-on Earrings 14k + Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Cable Rope Clip-on Earrings Weight: 16.6 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Many of our items have
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Deco White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.48 Carats of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip on Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Sterling Clip On Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage sterling clip on earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage sterling clip on earrings bearing Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Stephen Dweck are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 23 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage sterling clip on earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and rose cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage sterling clip on earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Sterling Clip On Earrings?

Prices for vintage sterling clip on earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $6,250, while vintage sterling clip on earrings, on average, fetch $475.

Finding the Right clip-on-earrings for You

Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.

Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.

Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.

Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.

Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.

Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.

Questions About Vintage Sterling Clip on 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.