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Vintage Wooden Earrings

Mid-Century Wood Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.25 Inch Modern Wooden Modernist Retro
Mid-Century Wood Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.25 Inch Modern Wooden Modernist Retro

Mid-Century Wood Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.25 Inch Modern Wooden Modernist Retro

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular pair of antique Retro Mid-Century Modern Wood and 14 Karat Gold Earrings. The dramatic 2 1/4 inch long wooden earrings have classic Retro Mid-Century Modern de...

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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wooden ethnic earrings
Wooden ethnic earrings

Wooden ethnic earrings

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Golden metal clip-on earrings with wood and cabochons. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Length: 5 cm (1.97 in) SKU:BO191

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1980s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Wooden Ethnic Earrings with Wood and Cabochons
Wooden Ethnic Earrings with Wood and Cabochons

Wooden Ethnic Earrings with Wood and Cabochons

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Golden metal clip-on earrings with wood and cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5 cm (1.97 in) Seller Reference: BO192

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1990s Vintage Wooden Earrings

Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s
Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s

Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Very long and exotic gilded 'shell' earrings, made from a large gilt shell and cream wooden beads,gilded beads and assorted smaller gilded and plain shells, with adjustable gilt meta...

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1980s British Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kwiat 18K White Gold Chandelier 3.00ct TW Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Kwiat 18K White Gold Chandelier 3.00ct TW Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings

Kwiat 18K White Gold Chandelier 3.00ct TW Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings

By Kwiat

Located in New York, NY

Details Brand: Kwiat Style: Chandelier Drop Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: KWIAT 750 (on post), 43504 (on earring) Length: 2 inches Width: 0.75 inches Weight: 15.9 grams Diamonds:...

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Native American Pendant Necklace Clip On Earrings in Gold, Turquoise, Coral
Native American Pendant Necklace Clip On Earrings in Gold, Turquoise, Coral

Native American Pendant Necklace Clip On Earrings in Gold, Turquoise, Coral

Located in Milford, DE

Dimensions: Necklace - 40cm length, pendant approx 3.2cm x 2.4cm Earrings - each earring wooden motif approx 2.cm x 1.5cm

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20th Century Vintage Wooden Earrings

Vintage Brown & White Patterned Dress
Vintage Brown & White Patterned Dress

Vintage Brown & White Patterned Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

For a boho touch, a pair of wooden or beaded earrings would complement the look.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Wooden Earrings

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Hermès Brown X Gold Wooden H Logo 68her902 Earrings
Hermès Brown X Gold Wooden H Logo 68her902 Earrings

Hermès Brown X Gold Wooden H Logo 68her902 Earrings

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H 1.3 in W 0.2 in L 1.3 in

Hermès Brown X Gold Wooden H Logo 68her902 Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.3" Width: 0.2" Height: 1.3" Signs of Wear: Scratches on the hardware. Small dust bag inclu...

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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Earrings

A pair of 18k yellow gold, diamond and wooden ear clips by Illario.
A pair of 18k yellow gold, diamond and wooden ear clips by Illario.

A pair of 18k yellow gold, diamond and wooden ear clips by Illario.

By Illario

Located in KERKRADE, NL

A pair of 18k yellow gold, Wood and Diamond ear clips by Illario. Illario also produced jewelry for Bulgari. Total Diamond weight: circa 0.6ct, graded while in setting. Origi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Earrings
Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Earrings

Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Earrings

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Number of Cabochon Rubies: 2 Cabochon Ruby Carat Weight: 0.03 each approx Package Includes Wooden earring Box

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20th Century American Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Elephant Huggie Earrings
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Elephant Huggie Earrings

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Elephant Huggie Earrings

By Roberto Coin

Located in New York, NY

Earrings Specifications Brand: Roberto Coin Style: Vintage (Elephant Collection) Hallmarks: Makers Marks, 18K ITALY Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Weight: 15.1 grams Number of...

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20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

Closure: Omega clips Condition: Very Good Package Includes Wooden Earring Box

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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Heart Clip Earrings C.1985
Vintage Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Heart Clip Earrings C.1985

Vintage Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Heart Clip Earrings C.1985

By Angela Cummings

Located in New York, NY

Inscriptions slightly faded but legible. Earrings Specifications Brand: Angela Cummings Style: Vintage Hallmarks: © 1985 Cummings 18K Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 17.5 grams Widt...

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1980s Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Black Rhodium Sapphire Diamond 3ct Cluster Clip-On Earrings
18K Gold Black Rhodium Sapphire Diamond 3ct Cluster Clip-On Earrings

18K Gold Black Rhodium Sapphire Diamond 3ct Cluster Clip-On Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

Professionally cleaned and polished. Earrings Specifications Brand: Unbranded Style: Cluster Hallmarks: 750 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 19.7 grams Length: 21 mm Width: 23 mm Cente...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

Goossens Wooden Clip-on Hoop Earrings
Goossens Wooden Clip-on Hoop Earrings

Goossens Wooden Clip-on Hoop Earrings

By Goossens

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Goossens - Clip-on hoop earrings in wood and gilded metal. Signed on a plate at the back of the clip. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 3.5 cm (Ø 1.37") Condition: Very good c...

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1980s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow & White Gold Earrings w/ Burma No-Heat Blue Sapphires
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow & White Gold Earrings w/ Burma No-Heat Blue Sapphires

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow & White Gold Earrings w/ Burma No-Heat Blue Sapphires

Located in New York, NY

Minor scratches visible under magnification only. Earrings Specifications Brand: Unknown - Italian Style: Modern Hallmarks: 750, Italian Makers Mark Metal: 18 Karat Yellow and Whit...

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20th Century Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Wooden Gilt Double Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Wooden Gilt Double Hoop Earrings

Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Wooden Gilt Double Hoop Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Wooden Gilt Double Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Diameter: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 8 grams Features: - 100%...

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1970s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992
Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992

Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Wooden heart-shaped clip-on earrings with golden metal and pearly cabochons. 1992 Spring-Summer Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992
Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992

Chanel Wooden Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings, 1992

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Wooden heart-shaped clip-on earrings with golden metal and pearly cabochons. 1992 Spring-Summer Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Isabel Canovas Gilted Metal and Wooden Clip-on Earrings
Isabel Canovas Gilted Metal and Wooden Clip-on Earrings

Isabel Canovas Gilted Metal and Wooden Clip-on Earrings

By Isabel Canovas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Isabel Canovas - Gilted metal and wooden clip-on earrings. Engraved signature at the back.

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1990s Artist Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves St Laurent Earrings
Yves St Laurent Earrings

Yves St Laurent Earrings

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H 2 in W 1 in D 2 in

Yves St Laurent Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New Hope, PA

Striking wooden hoop earrings from the Yves St Laurent Rive Gauche line are a cross between fine costume jewelry and fine cabinetry.

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1980s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Kris Ruhs Massive Gold and Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings, 1980s
Kris Ruhs Massive Gold and Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings, 1980s

Kris Ruhs Massive Gold and Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings, 1980s

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Sculptural wooden earrings by Artist Kris Ruhs. The 5" x 1 1/8" long articulated earrings with 18k yellow gold french backs.

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1980s American Artisan Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Huggie Clip Earrings
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Huggie Clip Earrings

Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Huggie Clip Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Setting Type: Bezel Closure: Omega Clips Package Includes Wooden Earring Box

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20th Century French Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wooden and Goldtone Earrings
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wooden and Goldtone Earrings

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wooden and Goldtone Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

These are wooden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche clip-on earrings from the 1980s.

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1980s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver & Wood Double Hoop Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver & Wood Double Hoop Earrings

Vintage Sterling Silver & Wood Double Hoop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous pair of wooden hoops from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Each earring features two interlocking hoop components.

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1960s Retro Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of 1980s Cone Shaped Bone Monies Clip-On Earrings
A Pair of 1980s Cone Shaped Bone Monies Clip-On Earrings

A Pair of 1980s Cone Shaped Bone Monies Clip-On Earrings

By Monies

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of 1980s cone shaped wooden Monies clip-on earrings.

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1980s Danish Vintage Wooden Earrings

Urart 18k Brutalist Atelier Earrings W/ Original Wooden Box & Paperwork
Urart 18k Brutalist Atelier Earrings W/ Original Wooden Box & Paperwork

Urart 18k Brutalist Atelier Earrings W/ Original Wooden Box & Paperwork

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A lustrous pair of 18K brutalist dangle earrings by Turkish jeweler 'URART'. These earrings were designed as an homage to the ornamental traditions of ancient Anatolian civilizations...

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1990s Turkish Modernist Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Wooden and Goldtone Heart Earrings
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Wooden and Goldtone Heart Earrings

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Wooden and Goldtone Heart Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a gorgeous pair of Yves Saint Laurent 1980s heart-shaped clip-on earrings in gold-tone metal set with wooden hearts.

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1980s French Vintage Wooden Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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Vintage Wooden Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage wooden earrings. Frequently made of gold, gilt metal and silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage wooden earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Mellerio dits Meller and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 2 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of french cut and single cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage wooden earrings for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Wooden Earrings?

Prices for vintage wooden earrings start at $200 and top out at $200,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,500.

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 Wooden Earrings

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
  • 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.