Modern Clip-on Earrings
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel and Diamond Bombe Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding pair of WEBB earrings are a visually
delightful and rare model. The eight fine quality brilliant
cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .50ct,
are set in p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum and Diamond Round Dome Articulated Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning and bold David Webb Diamond Dome Round Clip On Earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Accented with round cut diamond as accented. Finished with signature ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb shrimp earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with significant black enameling and brilliant round cut diamonds in the center. Large rope like edges complete the loo...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamond And Coral Barrel Shaped Earring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Stud Collection.
These are barrel-like shaped earrings mounted with carved coral, collet-set diamonds, black enamel, 18K gold, and platin...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 ct of Rose Cut
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 cts tw of rose cut pear shaped diamonds surrounded by smaller round diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Doorknocker Clip-On Earrings 40.76 grams
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k gold doorknocker, marked Webb.
Gross Weight: 40.76 grams
Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1-1/16 inches
Featured in Heritage Auctions 2015 May 4 Fine Jewelry Signature Auction - NY #52...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Diamond Pear Drop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Light pink fluted coral earrings by David Webb. Impressive in size they measure about 1.1 inches in length these pear drop light pink coral earrings will co...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Black Enamel and Diamond Square Shaped Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb clip-on earrings fashioned in a soft square with alternating stripes made of black enamel and diamonds.
Earrings measure approx. 23mm x 23mm.
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Onion Dome Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"American jeweller David Webb, whose house was established in the late 40’s, crafted designs that were embraced by Hollywood and New York society alike. This pair of earrings exemplifies Webb’s bold colors and graphic shapes.
Designed as an upside down Onion Dome...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Snowflake Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Webb Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite estate David Webb clip-on earrings boast a captivating design featuring round onyx cabochons with delicate overlays, all meticulously mounted in lustrous 18k yellow g...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gilt Hammered Puffy Swirl Earrings By Alexis Lahellec, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 1.2" in diameter
- .6" depth
- Gold plated
- Hammered texture finish
- Clip on earring ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Orange and Black Crystal Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
These impressive statement clip-on earrings, designed by Richard Kerr in the 1980s, comprise his signature pave rhinestone design. The pieces boast a large dimensional flat shape wit...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Designer 18K Diamond Button Earrings by MAZ Omega Clip Back ~.24ctw
By Maz
Located in Fairfield, CT
Designer 18K Diamond Button Earrings by MAZ Omega Clip Back ~.24ctw
These round stud earrings by Maz feature a thoughtful combination of diamonds and gold in a classic, sculptural ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Shrimp Huggie Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Get a great look with this vintage David Webb enamel and diamond ear clips. Shrimp style earrings will become your favorite to wear out or to the office. Each designed with alternati...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Disco Balls Dangle Clip Earrings with Yellow Sequin
Located in Atlanta, GA
These funky disco chandelier clip-on earrings have a vintage look. They feature a dangling design covered with bright yellow glitter sequins in a large teardrop ball charm shape. The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Gold Beehive Shield Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exciting earclips of hammered gold beehive design by David Webb. Circlar in shape, solid 18K gold just like every piece of jewelry by the American most iconic designer. About 28mm wi...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fraleoni 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold clip-on earrings with 6.20 carats of round-cut diamonds, 2.10 carats of brown round-cut diamonds, 3.90 carats of old mine cut diamonds and 20.10 carats of rubies, e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Gold Soft Cushion Shaped Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"An extremely lovely pair of pearl and diamond clip earrings by David Webb. Each earring is fashioned in a soft cushion open frame shape...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Gilt & Cream Enamel Coin Statement Earrings by St. John, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.25" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Cream enamel accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By St. John, signed on clips
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acq...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Angela Caputi Black and Brown Floral Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi designed these sophisticated made-in-Italy dangle clip-on earrings. The pieces boast a black contrast with brown, tawny color. The dimensional dangling graduated resin ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Large Diamond Ear Studs, Earrings, 18 Karat Bicolor Gold and 999 Fine Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming, large diamond ear studs, made of 18 carat bicolor gold and fine silver.
High quality and very exclusive designer earrings. Material 18 carat yellow and red gold and 999 fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings.
Stunning and exotic, these lovely estate earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Each ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black and Shamrock Acrylic Massive Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Lucite or Resin dangling resin clip-on earrings feature a massive fan shape with articulated designs. The pieces boast black and shamrock green colors. Those earrings ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Kaso by Harriet Bauknight Zig-Zag White and Frosted Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning oversized Lucite clip-on earrings were designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso. The huge chandelier dangling shape features a dimensional geometric design in a frosted ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
White Gold Double Cushion Earrings with Citrine and Smokey Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Elegant 18kt White Gold Double Cushion Earrings with Faceted Citrine and Smokey Topaz.
This is a classic day to evening earring that can be made clip or pierced. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Richard Kerr Jeweled Clip Earrings Purple and Topaz Paste
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed those lovely statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The brand signature rhinestone paved design features a dimensional triskelion shape, all covered in colore...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Kaso Pastel Acrylic Resin Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed these rare, stunning, lucite clip-on earrings. They feature a geometric dangling design using frosted textured lucite in pastel purple, green, and...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Double Cushion Cut Cabochon Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Double Cabochon Cushion Peridot Earrings made for clip or pierced ears. A detachable hanging pearl can be added as well.
This is a classic day to evening e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon 3.15 ct Diamond Double Bezel Clip-On Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Feature oval turquoise cabochons measuring 16.00mm x 11.80mm x 4.50mm
Enhanced with a full-cut diamond surround weighing a total of 3.15 carats, set in 18k gold
Gross weight: 22.40 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Round Black Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning round clip on Earrings by David Webb are in excellent vintage condition and have no visible damage and very little wear. They are black enamel with gold tone metal str...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Kaso Orange Acrylic Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed these gorgeous Lucite clip-on earrings. The geometric dangling shape features a giant fan with pearlized inclusions and large beveling. The elemen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Naimah Pomme Bouche Apple Lips Earrings
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing our stunning Pomme Bouche (Apple Mouth) Earrings , a masterpiece of chic, feminine and surrealistic design. Inspired by Claude Lalanne's Pomme Bouche sculpture, these ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Richard Kerr Fuchsia Jeweled Dangling Star Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous chandelier clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made of his signature pave rhinestones. The pieces boast a cascading shape with two stars-shap...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Paris Red Floral Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning French Jewelry Designer Francoise Montague Paris resin clip-on earrings feature a dimensional anemone flower shape with raspberry red and black colors. There is no vis...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Gilt & Swarovski Crystal Chunky Teardrop Earrings by Swarovski, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" tall
- Gold plated
- Faceted teardrop Swarovski crystal center stones
- Round Swarovski crystal accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By S...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Francoise Montague Earrings Dangle Fuchsia Pink Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These clip-on earrings by Cilea Paris for designer Francoise Montague are stunning. The pieces feature a dimensional hand-made dangle-drop shape in fuchsia pink-colored resin shaped as rose flowers. The assorted carved and textured patterns are used differently to increase the contrast. This is unusual: an engraved M...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Gold Clip-On-Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These colourful clip-on-earrings are designed as stylized flowers with a large lapis lazuli cabochon in the centre surrounded by gem set flower petals. Each ear clip is surrounded b...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Palm Springs Fashionista Curated Vintage Earring Collection 1950s-2000 #10/100
By St. John
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pink & Red Glass Cabochon Oversized Coin Statement Earrings By Escada, 1990s
By Escada
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- Each earring measures 1.75" in diameter
- Gold tone hardware
- Red and pink glass cabochons
- Clip on earring ...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Olive Green Enamel and Pearl Earrings By Joan Rivers, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- Each earring measures 1" x 1"
- Gold plated
- Olive green enameling
- Faux pearls
- Crystal rhinestone detail...
Category
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso White Floral Carved Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed those gorgeous white and yellow frosted lucite or resin clip-on earrings. They boast a dimensional shape, all carved and textured, featuring a dai...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Avant-Garde Huge Clip On Statement Earrings Designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde large-scale clip-on statement earrings designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
The unique large-scale earrings are designed with an androgynous mask; paired with an articulated c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Brass
Dominique Denaive Orange Resin and Metal Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dominique Denaive Paris crafted these elegant dangle clip-on earrings in his craft shop in France. The pieces boast a dangling-drop shape in pearlized resin with rounded pebbles in a...
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Palm Springs Fashionista Curated Vintage Earring Collection 1950s-2000 #9/100
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
18K Gold Wire Drawing Leaf-Shaped Clip on Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Gold Wire Drawing Leaf-Shaped Clip on Earrings with Diamonds
Diamonds - 0.261 CT
18K Gold - 7.51 GM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Gilt Matte Metal Tree of Life Clip-on Earrings by Antigona Paris c 1980s
By Antigona
Located in University City, MO
French gilt matte metal "tree of life" clip-on button earrings designed by Antigona Paris
The elegant button style clip-on earrings are each designed with a tree with lush foliage
T...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Richard Kerr Silver Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are composed of his emblematic pavé rhinestones and feature dangling geometric shapes, all covered ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Stampeding Horses Theme Earrings in 14K Gold and Inlaid Stones by Asch Grosbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
There a few jewelers in the world who have ever surpassed the formidable house of Asch Grosbardt in the deft and imaginative use of hard stone inlay in fine jewelry. This pair depict...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schreiner Jeweled Acorn Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Schreiner signature figural acorn ear clips of matched oval faux baroque and smooth round pearls with clear and champagne signature reversed crystals. Settings of silver plated meta...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Francoise Montague Earrings Copper and Gold Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Jewelry Designer Francoise Montague Paris designed these lovely floral clip-on earrings. The dimensional leaf shape boasts golden-brown copper and gold resin leaves contrasted with a dark silver-colored faceted resin bead center. There is no visible maker's mark because none of Montague's vintage resin jewelry...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Nolan Miller Glamour Collection Pink Rhinestone Clip- On Earrings NIB
By Nolan Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A super beautiful pair of earrings with pink crysals on rose gols plate. From the "glamour collection". From a local celebrity closet, they are new in...
Category
1990s Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Floral Jeweled Earrings in Turquoise and Fuchsia Crystal
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these fabulous clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made up of his signature pave rhinestones. The set features a dangle geometric drop shape, all covered wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl, Diamond, Tourmaline, and Iolite Ear Clips
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Ear Clips
Feature 15.95 - 16 mm Mabe Pearls in Bezel Settings
Surrounded by Appx 1.95 cts of Melee Diamonds
Avg Color = G - I
Average Clarity = I
Include 1.40 ct Ova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Gripoix Glass Gilded Scroll Brooch and Earring Set By DeNicola, 1950s
By DeNicola
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Brooch measures 3.25" x 2.5"
- Earrings measure 2" drop
- Gold plated
- Pink poured Gripoix glass and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Jean Patou Paris Gilt Metal Sun Clip Earrings with Yellow Poured Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely Jean Patou Paris signed clip-on earrings feature a square, gilt metal shape with a carved sun pattern. They are embellished with a bright yellow Gripoix poured glass cab...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kaso Resin Donut Clip Earrings in Red, Orange and Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight designed those rare, stunning lucite clip-on earrings for her brand Kaso in the 1980s. The massive donut dangling shape with a geometric design features dimensional...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Green Jade & Emerald & Fancy Color Diamond Fan Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Click Fan Earrings from the Jade Dynasty Collection by Austy Lee are a breathtaking example of intricate jewelry design. These earrings beautifully blend Eastern and Western aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Star Shaped Mabe Pearl Clip on Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Star Shaped Clip On Earrings
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
