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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Modern Black Enamel 1ct Round Simulated Diamond Stud Sterling Silver Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Black Enamel 1ct Round Simulated Diamond Stud Sterling Silver Earrings
These modern-style earrings feature two beautiful 1-ct round simulated diamond cz handset in platinum ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sea Life Shell Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Gripoix Paris – costume jewelry taken to the exquisite; the ancestral art of pate de verre brought to life by our artisans.
The artisans of Gripoix Paris transport poured glass to l...
Category
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Ikarami Leopard Print Statement Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Ikarami Leopard Print Statement Earrings. Exotic golds and animal print browns and bronzes adorn these statement hand made earrings by Ikarami. The perfect accessor...
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gripoix Paris Snake Creoles Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Gripoix Paris – costume jewellery taken to the exquisite; the ancestral art of pate de verre brought to life by our artisans.
The artisans of Gripoix Paris transport poured glass to...
Category
2010s French Artist Hoop Earrings
Silver Brutalist Sunburst Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Each earring measures 1" in diameter
- Silver "Trifarium" plating
- Polished and textured finishes
- C...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Silver Amethyst Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage silver earrings with oval amethyst cabochons, pierced.
Material: Sterling silver, amethyst.
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Textured Hoop Earrings
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold toned textured hoop earrings (clip-on).
Embossed YSL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : diameter approx. 3.2 cm (1.26 inches) / width...
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel CC Earrings with Enamel, 2013
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc earrings with enamel. 2013 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 4 cm
Period: 21st ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Golden Metal Clip-on Flower Earrings, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknwon - Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste representing flowers. Not signed. Work from the Gripoix atelier.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Heart Clip-on Earrings, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings representing hearts. 1997 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 2...
Category
20th Century French Stud Earrings
Chanel Golden Metal CC Earrings, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Very-light-golden metal earrings enameled with purple. 2004 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings
Christian Lacroix Clip-on Earrings, 1994
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Long clip-on earrings made with articulated golden metal. 1994 Spring-Summer
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions:...
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Enameled Silvery Metal Flower Earrings, 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Enameled silvery metal earrings representing a flower. 2022 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 2....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Chanel Engraved Silvery Metal Earrings, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Engraved silvery metal earrings. 1999 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 9 cm
Perio...
Category
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads, Orbit Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
Each earring consist of 2 translucent German vintage glass beads that are framed with 24K gold with vintage lucite ring. They are accented with gol...
Category
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Chanel 1993 Gold Tone Black CC Medallion Florentine Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Chanel 1993 Gold Tone Black CC Medallion Florentine Earrings, a stunning pair that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Golden Metal CC Earrings, 2013
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France)Very-light-golden metal earrings representing the cc logo enameled with beige. 2013 World Map Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good cond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings
Chanel Golden Metal CC Earrings, 2005
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc earrings. 2005 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 4 cm
Period: 21st Century
Seller Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings
Gold Statement Earrings With Emerald Glass Cabochons By Paolo Gucci, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 1.25" x 1.1"
- Gold plated
- Emerald green-colored glass cabochon accents
- Clip on earr...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Shell Earrings with Bakelite, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery and golden metal clip-on earrings with Bakelite representing shells. 2cc3 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Byzantine-Style Golden Metal Earrings, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Byzantine-style golden metal earrings with glass paste cabochons. Jewelry from the end of the 1980s.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condi...
Category
20th Century French Stud Earrings
Vintage Baroque Pearl & Salmon Pink Crystal Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Baroque Pearl & Salmon Pink Crystal Earrings. A delightful hue of intense salmon pink sparkles from the crystals and a large baroque pearl drop finishing the earrin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Bezel Set Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Earrings By Nolan Miller, 1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures .75" x .5"
- Gold plated
- Emerald cut Sapphire blue-colored Swarovski crystals
- Clear ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1987
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings with costume pearls. 1987 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 8 cm
Period: 2...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Diamante Logo Dangling Earrings
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare massive gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring the YSL monogram embellished with clear crystals.
Marked YSL Made in France.
Indicative mea...
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings from the 1980's likely for Dominique Aurientis. These are unsigned but we have handled lady bug motifs of hers before.
Beautifull...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Iolite Crystal and Sterling Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of iolite crystal and sterling dangle earrings. There are three linked various sized oval cut transparent iolite crystal stones set in marcasite frames. These deep pur...
Category
2010s Turkish Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Chanel Dark Silver Maxi CC on golden Hoop Earrings Studs
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings composed of a small hoop in gold metal and a pendant in the image of the Chanel CC logo in blackened silver metal called "pearl". Total height of the loop 3.35 cm, di...
Category
Early 2000s French Hoop Earrings
Vintage Amethyst Cabochon Clip On Earrings in Silver Tone Serrated Bezel Setting
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: Approx. 3/4" x 1/2"
Experience the allure of our vintage amethyst cabochon clip-on earrings. Set in a decorative silver-tone serrated bezel, these earrings exude eleganc...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Glow Demi Dome Hoop Semi Circle Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Glow Demi Dome Hoop Semi Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very popular. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful pair of earrings b...
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Paisley Onyx & Clear Crystal Statement Earrings, Push Back Style
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: Approx. 1.5" x 1" each
Unveil the sophistication of these elegant onyx crystal paisley earrings, adorned with radiant clear crystals. These statement pieces boast a uniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
12.96 Carat Blue Topaz Gemstone Dangle Earrings for Women in 925 Silver
Located in Houston, TX
These gorgeous 12.96 Carat Blue Topaz Gemstone Dangle Earrings are crafted from the finest material and adorned with dazzling blue topaz which improves communication and self-express...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Emerald Crystal Cabochon Clip On Earrings, Clear Crystal Accents, Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: approx. 1.5" x 0.75" each
Step back in time with our retro silver-tone clip-on earrings, featuring three cascading emerald crystal cabochons. Each earring is delicately ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Chanel earrings Studs Black silver medium CC and medium fancy pearl
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings composed of a Chanel CC logo in blackened silver metal inlaid with rhinestones and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 1.5 cm x height 2.65 cm. The earrings are d...
Category
Early 2000s French Stud Earrings
Art Deco 10.28 CTW Amethyst Garnet Stud Earrings Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
These gorgeous Art Deco Amethyst Garnet Stud Earrings are crafted from the finest material and adorned with dazzling amethyst gemstone which encourages clear thinking and alleviates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Joan Rivers Gold Plated Clear Rhinestone Flower Brooch and Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Joan Rivers gold plated flower brooch embellished with clear rhinestones. The flowers can be removed and worn as clip on earrings. Measuring length 7.3cm / 2.87 inches by maximum width 4.3cm / 1.69 inches, and the flower earrings...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
MCM Lucite Earrings with Metallic Confetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 1960s Lucite earrings with metallic confetti. The large MCM disc clip back earrings contain floating baby blue shards with metallic square confetti below. They are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Angela Caputi Turquoise and Yellow Floral Dangle Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin clip-on earrings boast an oversized dangling-drop design with floral elements. The earrings feature three large, intricately carved ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
18K Gold Silver Pearl 1960s Heart Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1960s 18K Gold Silver Pearl Heart Earrings, a beautiful vintage accessory that exudes timeless elegance and romance. Crafted in the 1960s, these heart-shape...
Category
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1990's Carole Saint Germes gilt metal drop earrings with green rhinestones
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Superb vintage long clips earrings from French designer Carole Saint Germes who created for the fashion shows of the Givenchy couturiers, Feraud, Ungaro, and Jean Charles de Castelba...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
12.86 Carat Garnet Long Dangle and Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
These gorgeous Garnet January Birthstone Long Dangle and Drop Earrings are crafted from the finest material and adorned with dazzling garnet gemstone which is believed to bring good ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro Natural uncut diamonds sterling silver baroque pearl stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning Baroque Pearl diamond sterling silver earrings consists of :
Main Gemstone- Pearl
Type- Natural Baroque pearl
Metal- Silver
Metal Purity- sterling silver
Color of metal- ox...
Category
2010s Indian Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
9.64 Carat Blue Topaz Statement Flower Wedding Earrings in 925 Silver
Located in Houston, TX
These gorgeous 9.64 Carat Blue Topaz Statement Flower Wedding Earrings are crafted from the finest material and adorned with dazzling blue topaz which improves communication and self...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dominique Denaive Paris Blue and Gold Pearlized Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dominique Denaive Paris designed these elegant resin clip-on earrings. The dangling shape boasts an elongated drop in a lovely semi-transparent color with cobalt blue and pearlized g...
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Black And Caramel Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2418E Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
The earrings are lightweight and are made to rotate and reposition with movement.
The earrings are black and caramel new old stock vintage German glass beads framed with 24K gold. T...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
Bulgari Tronchetto Earrings Amethyst Diamond Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Bulgari
Circa: 1990s
Materials: 18K Yellow Gold
Gemstone: Amethyst, Round brilliant cut diamond
Weight: 15 grams
Measurement: 3/4" x 3/8"
Hallmarks: BVLGARI, 750, 2337 ...
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Open Line Double Pearls Ear cuff Earring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles.
Detailed with an open structure with a brushed finish. One of our most popular item. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan More Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Francoise Montague by Cilea Dangle Resin Clip Earrings Blue and Gold Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning French designer Francoise Montague resin clip-on earrings were designed and hand-crafted by Cilea, Paris. The oversized dangle shape features a carved, textured, and d...
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Art Nouveau Faux Opal Earrings, Antique-Gold Tone, Clip On, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
Each earring approximately 3/4 inches.
Faux opal cabochons
Antique gold-tone metal setting.
Clip On
Elevate your style with our exquisite Art-Nouveau clip-on earrings, boasting a me...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Quadrifoglio Earrings
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Quadrifoglio Earrings in Silver are an exquisite and elegant accessory that exudes timeless charm. Designed by renowned jewelry designer Elsa Peretti, ...
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Hoop Clip On Earrings, Vintage French Haute Couture Earrings
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone Metal, Vintage from the 1980's
Signed CHRISTIAN DIOR GERMANY at back
From the 1950's, Christian Dior and several other Haute Couture Jewe...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold
CHLOE multicolor Femininities Drop Hoop Earrings
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Femininities dangle hoop earring female body shape in silver-tone and orange brass with blue and yellow enamel. Have been worn once and are in virtually new cond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings
Vintage Chanel Clips
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful vintage CHANEL golden clip-ons
Condition: excellent
Made in France
Model : clips
Material : metal, glass paste
Color : pearly, golden
Hardware: gold-plated
Dimensions: diam...
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of statement Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings. Gorgeous molten 'gold' detailing to the front contrasting to perfection with the jet-black back. Simply spell-bindi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Radiant Flower Snowflake Pearl Crystals Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Radiant Flower Snowflake White Pearl Crystals Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss, barely noticeable. 1...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel CC Turnlock Clips
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning vintage Turnlock CHANEL clip-ons from 1995 !
Condition: excellent
Made in France
Collection : Turnlock
Material: 24K gold-plated metal
Color: gold
Dimensions: 2 x 1.5 cm
Sta...
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Alfred Philippe "Modern Mosaics" Tricolor Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe "Modern Mosaics" Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Tricolour poured glass in gold plated base metal. Signed Trifari with Crown.
Excellent Condition, Length 7/8" x W...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ungaro Paris, Art Nouveau Style Blue Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant Emanuel Ungaro Paris clip-on earrings feature a gilt metal floral shape in an Art-Nouveau-inspired design. The metal framing is topped with cobalt blue enamel and compl...
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique and Vintage Fashion Earrings for Sale
Shopping for antique and vintage fashion earrings?
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. Whether you’re seeking a playful pair of designer fashion earrings or a similar accessory from the fine jewelry collection on 1stDibs that exudes elegance and grace, the offerings here present something for everyone.
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. 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. In the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs, however, you're more likely to find earrings set with malachite, turquoise or other similarly inexpensive materials.
Vintage Chanel fashion clip-on earrings in gold-plated metal can be found set with luscious red gripoix stones or rhinestones, while earrings designed by costume jewelry makers such as Trifari or Kenneth Jay Lane — whether they feature lucite cabochons or poured milk glass — are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.
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. 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 BVLGARI 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.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage fashion earrings today.
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