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Chanel Vintage Gold Black Ornate Baroque Evening Round Button Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Gold Black Ornate Baroque Evening Round Button Stud Earrings
Metal
Gold tone
Enamel
Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
VERDURA Gold
Coral Button Earclips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
clip backs and ridged pads for grip, a comfortable, relatively lightweight earring, ca. 1995.
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
KUTCHINSKY Textured Gold Button Earclips
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
A handsome yellow gold earring for every day, the heavily textured slightly domed buttons with
Category
Vintage 1970s English Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
TIFFANY Gold "Vannerie" Button Earclips
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
The handsome gold earclips designed as openwork basketweave buttons, with sturdy clip backs, signed
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Rose Gold Round Button Earclips
Located in Vail, CO
Round button earclips in textured 14k rose gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold, Coral
Diamond Button Earclips
Located in New York, NY
with pavé-set diamond flames in the spirit of Henry Dunay, with large omega clip backs and ridged pads
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
HENRY DUNAY Gold
Coral Button Earclips
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
frames, with omega clip backs (posts can easily be added), signed Dunay for Henry Dunay, stamped 750 for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
David Webb Coral
Diamond Button Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The large orange coral buttons (22mm) wrapped within a whorl of bark-textured yellow gold leaves, further held with swirling prongs of white diamonds set in platinum, signed WEBB for...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A great earring for every day, the domed yellow gold buttons ribbed indicating quadrants around
Category
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turi 18kt Gold, Coral
Diamond Button Earclips
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in New York, NY
the compass points with white circular-cut diamonds mounted in white gold, with sturdy clip backs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Diamond Two Color Gold Button Earclips
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat white and yellow gold and diamond earclips by Buccellati, Italy, designed as a bombe buttons centering a white gold motif, accented by 2 round diamonds weighing ap...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Gold and Diamond Button Earclips
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Textured 18kt yellow gold and diamond button earclips, the "Tortilla" model, signed Van Cleef
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as round buttons with diamond-set stitch and frame, set with 68 round diamonds weighing approximatel...
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond and Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earclips by Van Cleef
Arpels, France, designed as round buttons with diamond-set stitch and frame, set with 68 round diamonds weighin...
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Diamond Gold Delicate and Delightful Button Earclips
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold high quality delicate and delightful Button and thread earclips consisting of 3.50
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980
s Givenchy Cloisonné Circular Gold-Tone Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
These beautiful gold-tone 1980's Givenchy large button clip-on earrings have a cloisonné setting
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Multi Color Charm Heel Evening Button Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Chanel Vintage Multi Color Charm Heel Evening Button Stud Earrings
Plastic
Metal
Category
Late 20th Century French Stud Earrings
CINER Gold Roman Coin Button CLIP Earring
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
With a Roman inspired coin motif, these button earrings will be a timeless addition to your jewelry
Category
2010s American Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Button Clip Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming pair of earrings display an adorable basket weave design in 18k yellow gold with a
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel "Gold" Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Stamford, CT
Round goldtone Chanel earrings with double "C" logo in the center with a ribbed perimeter. Signed
Category
French Clip-on Earrings
Faux pearl Button CHANEL Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual smaller pair of CHANEL earrings with faux pearl and a rich gold toned metal
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Clip Pearl Earrings
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Gold and pearl button clip-on earrings.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Les Bernard Huge Red Button Earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in Stamford, CT
Fanciful giant red button earrings made of a Bakelite type material.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Black Button CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Metal
Gold plated
Clip on closure
Made in France
Measures 1" W x 1" H
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Large Diamond and Emerald Mabe Pearl Button Earrings
Located in Pikesville, MD
Beautiful large 14 karat button style clip-on mabe pearl, emerald and diamond earrings. 12mm
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gem Veto Button Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These 18 karat yellow gold round button stud earrings by Gem Veto feature tear shaped mother-of
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Purple Ceramic Palm Tree Button Earrings, 1997
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel Vintage 1997 Spring Purple Ceramic Palm Tree Button Earrings. Large statement size
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Black Gold Textured Starburst Charm Large Evening Button Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Gold Textured Starburst Charm Large Evening Button Stud Earrings
Metal
Enamel
Gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Mayors Diamond 14 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Button Earrings 14 Grams
By MAYORS
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
the rear and they close nice and tightly - these earrings are clip on.
Maker/Origin: Mayors
Markings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond White Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wear a classic, genuine pair of Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings for a fraction of the retail
Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Lucite Pink and Silver Confetti Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Lucite pink and silver metallic confetti "button" clip style earrings.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Lucite Cased Abalone Confetti Mosaic Disc Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Lucite Cased Abalone Micro Mosaic "Button" Disc Clip Style Earrings. The clips are
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
John Hardy Kali Button Sterling Silver Clip Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details
Estimated Retail $450.00
Brand John Hardy
Collection Kali Button
Metal Sterling Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Button Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of button clip earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 290 vintage editions and 55 modern creations to choose from as well. 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 21st Century. Our collection of button clip earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Chanel, Buccellati and Bijoux Num each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 49, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, oval cut and cabochon button clip earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of button clip earrings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Button Clip Earrings?
On average, button clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $825, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Clip-on-earrings for You
Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.
Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.
Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.
Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.
Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.
Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and others.
Questions About Button Clip Earrings
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- Do clip on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
- How do clip-on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- What are French clip earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a clip post earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
- Why are clip-on earrings better?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What are earring clips called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most 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 1, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023To comfortably wear clip-on earrings, first be sure to adjust them properly. Apply enough tension to hold the earrings in place without squeezing your ears. If you still find the pressure to be uncomfortable, consider adding flexible resin pads to the clips. Some clip-ons even come with these pads already in place for added cushioning. Explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
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