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Pearl and Diamond Bow Earrings
Pearl and Diamond Bow Earrings

Pearl and Diamond Bow Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pearl and Diamond Bow Earrings A white gold pair of earrings featuring round-cut diamond-set bow

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Boucheron Gold Bow Earrings
Boucheron Gold Bow Earrings

Boucheron Gold Bow Earrings

By Boucheron

Located in Bethesda, MD

Adorn yourself with the luxurious charm of these 18kt yellow gold Boucheron bow earrings. Measuring

Category

1990s French Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gold

Diamond and Gold Bow Earrings
Diamond and Gold Bow Earrings

Diamond and Gold Bow Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Diamond & Gold Bow Earrings Back Type: Clip on Gold Type: 18K Yellow Gold 42 diamonds total

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings, Gripoix
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings, Gripoix

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings, Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings by Maison Gripoix. Beautiful Baroque configuration with

Category

1990s French Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Christian Dior Textured Bow Earrings 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior Textured Bow Earrings 1980s

Vintage Christian Dior Textured Bow Earrings 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Dior Bow Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal. In very good vintage condition. Signed

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Estate Diamond Bow Earrings w/ French Owl Stamp 18k
Estate Diamond Bow Earrings w/ French Owl Stamp 18k

Estate Diamond Bow Earrings w/ French Owl Stamp 18k

Located in Orlando, FL

Estate 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Earrings, Owl Assay Mark (Paris), 0.80ctw Graceful and

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Gilded Gold Round "Bow" Earrings
Givenchy Gilded Gold Round "Bow" Earrings

Givenchy Gilded Gold Round "Bow" Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy's gilded gold round clip-on earrings are centered with a ribboned "Bow". Earrings measures

Category

1980s French Vintage Bow Earrings

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Diamond Bow Earrings
Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Diamond Bow Earrings

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Diamond Bow Earrings

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

,each in a 3 prong setting form these very feminine bow earrings. The bow measures 1" wide and 7/8" in

Category

1990s Italian Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Diamond Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings
Verdura Diamond Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings

Verdura Diamond Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings

By Verdura

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Verdura Diamond Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bow Earrings—a masterpiece

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

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

Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Bow Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, Signed
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Bow Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, Signed

Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Bow Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, Signed

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in McKinney, TX

These dazzling & shiny gold-plated clip-on bow earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane are studded with

Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Bow Earrings

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Bow Earrings.
Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Bow Earrings.

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Bow Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Fashion earrings in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by tapes

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Givenchy Gold Logo Bow Earrings
Vintage Givenchy Gold Logo Bow Earrings

Vintage Givenchy Gold Logo Bow Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

These iconic vintage Givenchy bow logo earrings appear to be a sculptural ribbon, forming a looping

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Bow Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Gold Bow Earrings
Vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Gold Bow Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Gold Bow Earrings

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

bows, those clip-on earrings are gold plated, encrusted with rhinestones and a round dark red stone in

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Bow Earrings

Retro Diamond and Sapphire Fabulous Bow Earrings 18 KT
Retro Diamond and Sapphire Fabulous Bow Earrings 18 KT

Retro Diamond and Sapphire Fabulous Bow Earrings 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

Appealing bow design epitome of the elegance of retro era, skilfully hand made of solid 18 Kt bi

Category

1940s European Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Fabulous South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 KT Bow Earrings
Retro Fabulous South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 KT Bow Earrings

Retro Fabulous South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 KT Bow Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

This charming pair of Pearl and Diamond earrings are 1945 ca Skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt

Category

1940s European Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Dangling Black Onyx Hearts
Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Dangling Black Onyx Hearts

Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Dangling Black Onyx Hearts

Located in New York, NY

vintage charm. Crafted in 14KT yellow gold, each earring features a polished ribbon bow from which a

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Rousselet for Madeleine Rivière 1950s Glass Flowers Vintage Bow Earrings
Louis Rousselet for Madeleine Rivière 1950s Glass Flowers Vintage Bow Earrings

Louis Rousselet for Madeleine Rivière 1950s Glass Flowers Vintage Bow Earrings

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

... These earrings are constructed from brass. They feature a bow design. The earrings are detailed with

Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Brass

Vintage La Nouvelle Bagues 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Green Enamel
Vintage La Nouvelle Bagues 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Green Enamel

Vintage La Nouvelle Bagues 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Earrings with Green Enamel

By Nouvelle Bague

Located in New York, NY

These 18 karat yellow gold earrings were designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle

Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Bow Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold Bow Hoop Earrings

Yellow Gold Bow Hoop Earrings

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Hoop Earrings. These lightweight hollow hoops feature a textured bow

Category

1990s American Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Bow Drop Earrings
Diamond and Onyx Bow Drop Earrings

Diamond and Onyx Bow Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and Onyx Bow Drop Earrings Description: A refined pair of earrings featuring a charming

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Bow Chandelier Earrings
Vintage Platinum Diamond Bow Chandelier Earrings

Vintage Platinum Diamond Bow Chandelier Earrings

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

and red-carpet prestige. Each earring features a graceful diamond-encrusted bow leading to a central

Category

1950s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gold Plated Bow Pendant Earrings
Vintage Gold Plated Bow Pendant Earrings

Vintage Gold Plated Bow Pendant Earrings

$335Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Gold Plated Bow Pendant Earrings

Located in Milano, IT

earrings are made of a fine gold-plated metal and have a dangling shape. At the lobe is a little bow from

Category

1990s French Vintage Bow Earrings

Pearl and Diamond Bow Tassel Earrings
Pearl and Diamond Bow Tassel Earrings

Pearl and Diamond Bow Tassel Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pearl and Diamond Bow Tassel Earrings Description: Refined and feminine, these earrings feature

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Bow Tie Black Pearl Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond Bow Tie Black Pearl Earrings

18K White Gold Diamond Bow Tie Black Pearl Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

18K White Gold Diamond Bow Tie Black Pearl Earrings With 14K White Gold Clasp Approximate

Category

20th Century Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1984's 18K Gold Bow Tie Earrings
Angela Cummings 1984's 18K Gold Bow Tie Earrings

Angela Cummings 1984's 18K Gold Bow Tie Earrings

By Angela Cummings

Located in Flushing, NY

Angela Cummings 1984's 18K Gold Bow Tie Earrings Marked: 1984 CUMMINGS 18K Approximate

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone enamel bow crystal designer pierced earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel bow crystal designer pierced earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel bow crystal designer pierced earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Vintage Bow Earrings

Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Bow Drop Earrings
Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Bow Drop Earrings

Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Bow Drop Earrings

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-century sophistication. Each earring is topped with a diamond-set bow motif, suspending a beautifully

Category

1960s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bow with Ball Pave Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s
Vintage Bow with Ball Pave Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s

Vintage Bow with Ball Pave Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bow with Ball Pave Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s. These are weighty and substantial, and

Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Diamond Bow Motif Earrings with Old Cut and Baguette Diamonds
Diamond Bow Motif Earrings with Old Cut and Baguette Diamonds

Diamond Bow Motif Earrings with Old Cut and Baguette Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Bow Motif Earrings with Old Cut and Baguette Diamonds Description: A sculptural and

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangle Earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangle Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangle Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a bow and articulated leaf

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold pearl red bow designer runway dangle earrings
Vintage gold pearl red bow designer runway dangle earrings

Vintage gold pearl red bow designer runway dangle earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Australian Opal with Diamond Bow Dangle Drop White Gold Earrings
Australian Opal with Diamond Bow Dangle Drop White Gold Earrings

Australian Opal with Diamond Bow Dangle Drop White Gold Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

diamond three dimensional bow set in 14k white gold. The opals measure approximately 10mm x 12 mm. The

Category

20th Century Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Grey Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White  Gold Bow-Shaped Earrings
Grey Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White  Gold Bow-Shaped Earrings

Grey Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bow-Shaped Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Amazing bow-shape earrings in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a pearl in the upper part

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings Bows & Squares Blue Spinel solid 18K Gold / 2.85gr
Vintage Earrings Bows & Squares Blue Spinel solid 18K Gold / 2.85gr

Vintage Earrings Bows & Squares Blue Spinel solid 18K Gold / 2.85gr

Located in SE

Vintage Earrings with Bows and Spinel squares in solid 18K Orange Gold,likely Swedish from 1950s

Category

1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangling Earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangling Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangling Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a bow embellished with blue

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bow Earrings

1950s Bow Leaf Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
1950s Bow Leaf Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings

1950s Bow Leaf Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1950s Bow Leaf yellow gold clip-on earrings. The Bow Leaf Yellow Gold Clip-On earrings were made

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Tahitian Pearl and 4.70 Carat Diamond Bow Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1950s Tahitian Pearl and 4.70 Carat Diamond Bow Dangle Earrings

Vintage 1950s Tahitian Pearl and 4.70 Carat Diamond Bow Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

earrings feature 2 Round Brilliant cut center Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.70 carats, 124

Category

1950s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated

Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated

Located in Milford, DE

Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated Metal These statement

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium

Christian Dior 1980s Massive Bow Glow Ribbon Logo Oval Monogram Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1980s Massive Bow Glow Ribbon Logo Oval Monogram Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1980s Massive Bow Glow Ribbon Logo Oval Monogram Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Massive Huge Glow Bow Oval Ribbon Logo Monogram Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Elegant Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings with Bow Motif
Elegant Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings with Bow Motif

Elegant Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings with Bow Motif

Located in Wailea, HI

Elegant Vintage Diamond Clip Earrings with Bow Motif Step into timeless luxury with these stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Bow Dangling Earrings
Vintage 14k White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Bow Dangling Earrings

Vintage 14k White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Bow Dangling Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

1980s Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ribbon Earrings These stunning vintage earrings from the

Category

1980s Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold TW ~0.70 Carat Diamond Bow Stud Drop Earrings
Vintage 18 Karat Gold TW ~0.70 Carat Diamond Bow Stud Drop Earrings

Vintage 18 Karat Gold TW ~0.70 Carat Diamond Bow Stud Drop Earrings

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a pair of vintage bow stud drop earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Estate 8.0 Ct Peridot 1.40 CT Diamond Bow Drop Platinum Earrings
Estate 8.0 Ct Peridot 1.40 CT Diamond Bow Drop Platinum Earrings

Estate 8.0 Ct Peridot 1.40 CT Diamond Bow Drop Platinum Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

. Classy MUST of Bow Knot design, drop style, artful rendered of solid Platinum, epitome of elegance and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage Emerald Bow Peacock Eye Crystal Water Drop Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Emerald Bow Peacock Eye Crystal Water Drop Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Emerald Bow Peacock Eye Crystal Water Drop Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Crystals Emerald Green Peacock Eye Water Tear Drop Dangle

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Crystal Encrusted Bow Motif Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s
Crystal Encrusted Bow Motif Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s

Crystal Encrusted Bow Motif Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These stunning Crystal Encrusted Bow Motif Drop Clip-On Earrings from the 1980s exude vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Bow Earrings

Cathy Carmendy Antique Style Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Earrings with Bow Detail
Cathy Carmendy Antique Style Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Earrings with Bow Detail

Cathy Carmendy Antique Style Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Earrings with Bow Detail

Located in New York, NY

These charming antique style earrings by Cathy Carmendy are a sweet, feminine design full of unique

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Bow Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage Bow Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage bow earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 61 vintage examples as well as 2 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. The designs in our inventory of vintage bow earrings bearing Modern or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 8, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut and single cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage bow earrings for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Bow Earrings?

On average, vintage bow earrings at 1stDibs sell for $468, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $22,400 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 Bow Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.