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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Period: 1980s
Style: Modern
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Enamel Earrings with 34.46 Carat Cabochon Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
A striking combination of colors. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings feature large oval cabochon Amethyst centers. The center stones are set in a gold bezel surrounded by a vibrant ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoops
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond hoops in 18K yellow gold. Stamped Van Cleef & Arpels 750.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gilded Teardrop Earrings By Christian Dior, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures .8" x .6"
- Gold plated
- Clip on earring backs
- By Christian Dior (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintag...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Braid Texture Statement Earrings with Faux Pearls by Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.4" x 1"
- Gold plated
- Faux pearls
- Clip on earring backs
- By Givenchy (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excelle...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Quilted Gold Plated Door Knocker Clip On Earrings 80's
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
These fabulous pair of 80's chic vintage Chanel clip on earrings are quilted gold metal hoops with a connector. They are really able to be 2 earrings in on...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Ornate Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Clip On Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Ornate Diamond Earrings, fleur de lis. Stamped 750 and Dunay hallmark.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Pebble Texture & Black Acrylic Earrings By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- .8" x .75"
- Black acrylic
- Gold plated accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Givenchy (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold and Diamond Carnelian Elizabeth Gage Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning 18k Yellow gold and Carnelian Diamond Clip on Earrings from Elizabeth Gage weigh in at 43.9g. Earrings are marked Gage 750
Each earring features 1 round Diamond
The ea...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gilt Braided Statement Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.1" tall
- Gold plated
- Clip on earring backs
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
French Flower Spike Large Scale Earclips
Located in New York, NY
French flower spike multicolored resin and silver metallic clad earclips. Silvered metal clip back fittings. Huge striking scale.
Excellent Condition. Made in France
Length 2.75
Widt...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Gold & Cream Enamel Oversized Domed Marquise Earrings By Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.5" x 1"
- Cream acrylic
- Gold plated
- Clip on earring backs
- By Trifari (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excel...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
1980s Gilt Abstract Leaf Earrings With Crystal Rhinestone Pavé By Christian Dior
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" tall
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestone accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Christian Dior (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Paul Morelli Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Paul Morelli
Located in Dallas, TX
18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings with Diamonds by Paul Morelli. Stamped Morelli 18k.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Pearl Diamond Black Enamel Clip on Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Trianon Earrings. Clip On
Stamped Trianon 14K
20 Round Diamonds
2 Mabe Pearls
Approximately 11mm
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Cartier Vintage 6.10 Carat Diamond 18k Gold Dome Clip On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier from mid-80s to early 90s, cluster dome clip on earrings, made for a sophisticated retro look,
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece is enhanced by Pave set round cu...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oversized Gold Abstract Climber Earrings With Rhinestones By Monet, 1980s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 2" tall
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestones
- Clip on earring backs
- By Monet (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Exce...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Hollywood Themed Enamel Dangle Statement Earrings By Lunch At The Ritz, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 4.5" x 2"
- Enameled
- Gold tone
- Rhinestone accents
- Hollywood motif includes sunglasses, zebra print, leopard print star charm, palm ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Gilt & Red Enamel Oversized Door Knocker Earrings by Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner NY
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 2" tall
- Gold plated
- Red enamel
- Crystal rhinestone accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Ciner (signed on clips & verso)
- Circa 198...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Judith Ripka Pearl Kenzie Gold Diamond Kunzite Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Dallas, TX
Judith Ripka Pearl Gold and Diamond Clip-On Earrings.
Starburst with Faceted Oval Kunzite
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold
Pave Set Diamond and Gold Rotkel Clip-On Earrings
By M Rotkel
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning two tone Pave Set diamond clip on earrings are simply stunning. Measuring 1.5 inches in length and 1.25 inches wide, the earrings are stamped Rotkel and are made in th...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Signed Seaman Schepps Cabochon Rubellite Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
An unusual pair of large cabochon rubellite tourmaline clip-ons by the iconic jewelry house Seaman Schepps. These two large and well-matched size and color cabochon rubellite tourmal...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gilded Bezel Set Austrian Crystal Cluster Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures .75" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Faceted Austrian crystals
- Clip on earring backs
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage condit...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Company Ruby and Diamond Earrings. These stunning earrings are Clip On. Stamped T and C and 750. Rubies are square shaped and calibre cut and Diamonds are ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Clip Earrings with Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
These exquisite vintage clip earrings are a true testament to exceptional craftsmanship and impeccable taste. Meticulously crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, they feature two stun...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Faceted Gilt & Onyx Cabochon Button Statement Earrings by St. John, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Faux Onyx cabochons
- Clip on earring backs
- By St. John (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquir...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
David Webb Vintage Collection Diamond Pearl Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s fluted 18K gold surmounts, with bands of circular-cut diamonds set in platinum, the bottom with a large cultured pearl.
The perfect earring that covers and says it al...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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
Andrew Springarn Red Gripoix Glass & Gold Plated Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning vintage clip on earrings are by the jewelry artist Andrew Springarn. It is done in the manner of the house of Gripoix. They are poured red glass, modernist in f...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
French Flower Spike Large Scale Pearl Earclips
Located in New York, NY
French flower spike pearlized resin large scale earclips. Silvered metal clip back fittings. Huge striking scale.
Excellent Condition. Made in France.
Length 2.75"
Width 2.75"
Heig...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Gilded Hexagon Statement Earrings with Crystal Pavé by Panetta, 1980s
By Panetta
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.1" tall
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestone details
- Clip on earring backs
- By Panetta (signed on clips)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acqui...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Lucite, Crystal & Pearl Chandelier Earrings by Gianni De Liguoro, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 5" long
- Gold plated
- Crystal accents
- Faux pearls
- Faceted lucite
- Clip on earring backs
- By Gianni De Liguoro (signed on verso)
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Platinum Diamond Earrings by Verdura
By Verdura
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and classic pair of Verdura 18k yellow gold and platinum set diamond clip earrings.
The total diamond weight is 1.0 carats.
The total earring weight is 24.1 grams.
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage Oversized Karl Lagerfeld Parisian Office Address Hoop Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
Rare couture piece, honoring the famous address of Karl Lagerfeld's headquarters at 14 Blvd De La Madeleine in Paris. The piece reads "Arret Lagerfeld 14 Meme Dimanches Et Fetes"
-...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Roberto Coin White Gold Black Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
From acclaimed designer, Roberto Coin, 18K White Gold with Black Sapphires and Diamonds. Post Clip Earrings.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Abel and Zimmerman Yellow Gold and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
One pair of Designer Earrings by Abel and Zimmerman in 18K Yellow Gold. Abel and Zimmerman are well known in Germany. This beautiful pair of Clip ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neiman Marcus Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings originally purchased at Neiman Marcus. Stamped Neiman Marcus and Made in France.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Quartz and Trillion Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Clip On Quartz and .75ct each Trillion-Cut Diamond Clip On Earrings. With Box. Stamped Bulgari and 750.
These stunning earrings are in wonderful condition and are...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Early Lorenz Baumer Gilded Floral Necklace & Earrings Set, Signed, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
Important, immaculate and rare early Lorenz Baumer costume jewelry set featuring statement necklace and clip on earrings with floral motif. This e...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Henry Dunay Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Knot Earrings, 1980s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of vintage 1980's 18k gold, ruby and diamond earrings by Henry Dunay,
The earrings of knot form, with a well matched pair of bold and bright Burmese rubies at the c...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each sculpted and polished gold earring with round diamond accents
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Diamonds...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Period: Vintage
Year: c.1980
Material: 18K Yellow Gold, 2.0ct Diamond
Weight: Each earring weighs 11.5 grams
Length of each earing from post is 1.5 inches/3.81 cm Width: 1 inch/2.54 ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Roman Coin Earrings With Crystal Accents By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" diameter
- Gold plated hardware
- Silver tone replica Roman coins
- Crystal rhinestone accents
- Clip on earring backs
- Attributed to...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Sculptural Signed Cage and Square Dangle Clip On Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual pair of clip on earrings have a number of great components going on. They are signed Varga. Gilt toned metal meets turquoise colored glass in the cage like form. They a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Criss Cross Cage Gold Plated Dangle Clip On Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of vintage gold plated dangle clip on earrings that have a criss cross design in a cage like form. They are beautiful and dramatic on. They are 3.25" H/L x 1.25" D a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Gumps Gold Dome Earrings with Circular Design
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold dome earrings by Gumps with an interesting curlicue design giving open space next to the metal. The earrings are 7/8 inch in diameter. Clip backs can be converted to posts.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Gold Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
Simple, elegant and easy to wear hand hammered 18K yellow gold pair of clip on earrings by Henry Dunay. Signed Dunay, stamped 18K, 750. Number A5319.
Measured 0.75" H x 0.5" W. Total...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Huge Oval Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
These large, bold earrings make a stunning statement. The smooth inner oval is surrounded by raised ovals of two different textures. They measure 1 3/8 inches in length and 1 1/4 inc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Mixed Metal Oversized Hammered Teardrop Drop Earrings With Swirl Detail, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 3" tall
- Silver and gold tone
- Clip on earring backs
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage condition with light wear commensur...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These sculptural sterling silver clip on earrings are from the 80's. They have light weight on the ear and dimension from the side. Tres chic! They are 1" H/ L and 1" W. The depth ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emerald Gold Ridged Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of 18kt Yellow Gold Ridged Hoop Earrings each set with faceted Emerald Hearts surrounded by 10 clean white full cut Diamond set in white Gold. Made in Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s U. Correani Gold-Tone Chain Mail Fringe Earrings w Carnelian Glass Stone
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s U. Correani gold-tone chain mail fringe chandelier earrings. Dangling fringe is attached to a nicely designed hinged bar for lots of movement. Clip is topped with a carnelian-c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Ciner Autumn Crystal Large Scale Clip on Floral Earrings Circa 1980
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner Autumn crystal large scale clip on floral earrings c 1980
The elegant designer earrings are embellished
with six rectangular prong set crystals in a myriad
of colors; ranging...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yellow Diamond & Onyx Koala Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
An adorable pair of vintage koala bear yellow and white diamond and onyx stud earrings in 18 karat gold, circa 1980. Each earring is modelled as a koala ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Large 1980s Gold and Citrine Clip Earrings
By RAF
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pair of large 18K yellow brushed gold clip earrings. Each earring centered with a large faceted oval citrine (total weight of both stones 29 carats).
Concealed pendan...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mixed Metal Roman Coin Button Earrings By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" diameter
- Gold plated hardware with silver tone accents
- Silver tone Roman coins
- Clip on earring backs
- By Ciner (signed on clips)...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Black Chalcedony Diamond Earclips
Located in Lucerne, CH
Pair of 18k yellow and white gold earrings with omega backs. Set with 98 round brilliant cut diamonds, total estimated diamond wei...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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