Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Vintage 18K H. Stern Aquamarine Freeform Huggie Clip On Omega Back Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and retired pair of vintage earrings by H. Stern done in 18K textured yellow gold prong set with approximately 5cttw in round cut aquamarines. Earrings are clip-on with ...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 18k gold cabochon lapis and diamond earrings
Located in London, GB
These beautiful 18k gold Lalaounis clip-on earrings consist of cabochon lapis lazuli surrounded by diamonds. The earrings are part of a set with a matching ring which is listed separ...
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1970s Greek Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 K white Gold Paul Binder earclips Turquoise and Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K white Gold Diamond and Turquoise earclips created by master Swiss goldsmith Paul Binder, c. 1980s. Signed with maker's mark, stamped 750. Set with 60 baguette Diamond...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls.
Diameter = 2,5 cm
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1970s European Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Olive Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a Pre owned pair of authentic pair of " olive " earring created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Co.
Created in sol...
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Mr. Frog 18kt gold, vivid green enamel and ruby cabochon pair of clip earrings
By Boris Lebeau
Located in New Orleans, LA
Amusing Mr. Frog 18kt gold , vivid green enamel and ruby cabochon pair of clip earrings.
The frog motif has been exceptionally popular from the mid twen...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Round Gold Earrings Centered with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
These round gold earrings have a stepped design of rectangles, bars and balls. They radiate from the half carat center diamond.
Backs are posts and clips. A maker's mark is not quit...
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1970s Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Clip On Diamond and Turquoise Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Clip On Diamond and Turquoise Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Contains 48 high quality diamonds, 1/2ct TW, VS clarity/G color. Also contains fifty 2.5mm high quality turquoise gemstones ...
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Emil Meister Swiss Modern Garnet and Diamond-Set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Emil Meister, Zurich, Switzerland. These sleek Swiss Modern earrings from the renowned house of Emil Meister feature two 8.0-carat garnets and 1.80 carats of bri...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl & Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings mother of pearl and gold ear clips, large model
Domed ovals inlaid with mother-of-pearl, 18 karat yellow gold; marked ...
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1970s Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Classic Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 10.44 Cts in Coral and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modernism earrings with Coral.
Beautiful classic pair, created in Napoles Italy, back in the 1970's. These earrings has been crafted with classic revival patterns in solid y...
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1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated Clover Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold plated clip-on earrings featuring the four leaf clover, one of Gabrielle Chanel’s lucky charms.
Signed. Chanel.
Period: 1970s
Diameter: 3,5cm
Condition: very go...
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1970s French Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage earrings, consisting of two oval-shaped clusters, each centrally set with an oval, cabochon-cut ruby and surrounded by a further nine rubies, and twenty-four round ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k gold enamel earrings
Size approx. 19.65 mm x 22.12 mm
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari
Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in)
Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
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1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
1970's 18k Leaf Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18k White gold and yellow gold diamond earrings
Approximately 1 cts of diamonds
Total weight 15.1 dwt Measurement 36.95 mm x 19.94 mm
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Elegant 18 K Yellow Gold Vintage 1970 Pearl Diamonds Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very elegant solid 18 K yellow Gold earclips designed as a stylised flower featuring 2 Akoya cultured pearls measuring ca. 9.5 mm and the petals set with brilliant cut Diao...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of timeless and classy 18 K white Gold cluster earclips set with 54 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 ct, G color , vs clarity.
These earrings were impeccabl...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal outline, with alternating triangular panels of pink gold and round brilliant-cut diamonds
18k yellow, white, and pink gold
¾ in; Gross weight 25.5g 16.3 dwts
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1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Topaz and Pink Tourmaline Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz Clip Earrings. 13.0 dwt (20.22 g)
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1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz
David Webb 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by David Webb, the square fluted ear clips each featuring a four-leaf clover design centering a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.15 ct. frame...
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faraone Yellow Gold Striped Non-Pierced Clip-On Earrings
By Faraone
Located in Greenwich, CT
This striped Yellow Gold Non pierced Clip-on Earrings designed by Faraone.
Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, solid and superb craftsmanship.
Measures 19mm in dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Textured Clip Earrings
Measurements of Earrings:
Measurements:
.86 x .85 Inch
Depth: .23inch
Comfortable Omega Clips
10.7 grams / 14kt. Yellow Gold
Earrings are gorgeous made
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Gold Panther Hoop Earrings, attributed to Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
VERY BREEZY presents: these large vintage 1970s hoops are a wow moment. They are not signed, but Givenchy made many variations of this style in the early 1970s, and they are hallmark...
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1970s Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
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Gold
Vintage Cartier Aldo Cipullo Gold Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
The world renowned designer, Aldo Cipullo, said that "jewelry has to be a part of the person" and these vintage, circa 1970, 18 karat yellow gold earrings are guaranteed to easily co...
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1970s American Vintage Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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