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Vintage Escada Iridescent Sugarloaf Cabochon Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Escada
Located in Easton, PA
Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s square goldtone and white iridescent sugarloaf cabochon clip back
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

36.95 Carat Cabochon Emerald and 3.50 Carat White Diamonds Clip-On Earrings
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
A stars in green! 5 drop cut emerald cabochons along with 15 brilliant cut diamonds up-down draw a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Cabochon Rose Quartz Diamond Pink Sapphire Rhodolite Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower Clip-on Earrings with Collapsible Posts in 18K White Gold embellished with Diamonds and Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold...

Vintage Signed Delillo Goldtone Cabochon Faux-Coral Clip Earrings
By William De Lillo
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone and cabochon faux-coral rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Delillo" on the back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold Clip Earrings with Diamonds and Madeira Citrine Cabochons
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
These 18 kt yellow gold large clips earrings are about an inch on each side. The deep, richly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Signed Jomaz Pearl Green Glass Vintage Clip on Earrings Fashion Earrings
By Jomaz
Located in Jacksonville, FL
style. Indulge in the allure of bygone eras with these fashion-forward vintage clip-on earrings, and
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Vintage 1960s Signed Hattie Carnegie Cabochon Faux-Onyx Clip Earrings
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Easton, PA
1960s goldtone cabochon faux-onyx and marquise clear rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Hattie
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Faux-Citrine Cabochon White Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Easton, PA
Circa 1960s goldtone faux-citrine and cabochon white rhinestones clip back earrings. Marked "Hattie
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Boucher Asian Character Cabochon Faux-Turquoise Clip Earrings
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Easton, PA
faux-turquoise accents clip earrings. Marked "©BOUCHER" with inventory number "8191E." Inventory number
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Clip on Earrings
By TANE MEXICO
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Earrings. These exquisite earrings showcase the beauty of authentic Mexican craftsmanship, combining the
Category

20th Century Mexican Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1980s Ciner Cabochon Faux-Onyx Brown Black Striped Clip Earrings
By Ciner
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone domed cabochon faux-onyx with brown and black enamel stripes clip back earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s Crown Trifari Rhodium Plated White Cabochon Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Early 1950s rhodium plated white cabochon and clear rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Trifari
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings

DeLillo Melon Bead Pearl and Cabochon Faux Ruby Clip Back Earrings
By deLillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s DeLillo Melon Bead Pearl and Cabochon Faux Ruby Earrings exhibit all the style that the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Courrèges Paris Cabochon Faux-Onyx Black Enamel Bulls Eye Clip Earrings
By André Courrèges
Located in Easton, PA
Circa 1980s gold plated cabochon faux-onyx rhinestone and black enamel clip back earrings. Marked
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Rock Crystal Earrings by Seaman Schepps Singed "PSV 01 SEAMAN SCHEPPS" Feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Cabochon Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
Huge antique gold toned earrings with rope design and large green lucite cabochons
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings 33.1 g 18K gold 27MM
Located in Chicago, IL
into white gold). Earrings prong set with 32 cabochon cut Natural Rubies we estimate 4.75CT total
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cabochon Garnet Gold Earrings
Located in McLean, VA
18 Kt. yellow gold earrings each set with one cabochon garnet measuring 8 x 10 mm. Each earring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips Turquoise Cabochons
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps Feature Turquoise Cabochon Accents Signed "PSV of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1990s 9 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Green Agate Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat rose gold, these opulent earrings each features a lovely oval green agate
Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds Crystal
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stones: Amethyst cabochons; carved rock crystal quartz; full-cut diamonds weighing a total of
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bouton Clip-On Earrings Sterling Silver Rose Gold 18k Moonstones Yellow Diamonds
Located in Zurich, CH
These Bouton Clip-on Earrings are made in Sterling Silver and rose Gold 18 Kt . A blackened
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Hammerman Brothers Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Earrings with rich cabochon emeralds. Hammerman Brothers 18 karat yellow gold cabochon
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Green Tourmaline Citrine Yellow Gold Ear Clips
By Guidi
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ear clips , each set with two cabochon green tourmalines and one citrine, with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Clip-on Huggie Earrings with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Matte and High Polish 14k Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Clip On Earrings. Weight
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips with Emerald and Chrysoprase Cabochons
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings Feature 14k Yellow Gold Wire Accents and Backings Feature Bezel-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 14k Gold Mother-of-Pearl Clip-On Earrings (PSV)
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous "Turbo Shell" earrings by Seaman Schepps. Signed "PSV" for Patricia Schepps Vail. Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kerry MacBride Gilded Bronze and Chrysocolla Clip Earrings
By Kerry MacBride
Located in HUDSON, NY
Clip Earrings. Matte 24 kt Gold over Bronze with Chrysocolla Cabochons, flanked by Swarovski Stones.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chrysocolla

18k Two-Tone Gold 1.15 ct Diamond and Citrine Cabochon Shrimp Ear Clips
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Shrimp Earrings Feature Alternating Rows of Citrine Cabochons and White-Gold Backed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Cabochon Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A pair of magnificent teardrop shaped cabochon ruby and pave diamond drop earrings by Cartier in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ciner Multi-Colored Cabochon Earrings
By Ciner
Located in Toronto, ON
Clear pave crystal and multi-colored glass cabochon earrings set in rhodium plated metal.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Cabochon Citrine, Amethyst Tourmaline Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS WITH CABOCHON CITRINE, AMETHYST AND TOURMALINE STONES SET IN A ROPE
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold

Laura Munder Chunky Cabochon Earrings
By Laura Munder
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 1 1/4" 18kt. Laura Munder yellow gold earrings in a Maltese cross design set with alternating
Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 2.80 Natural Ruby .80 Ct Sapphire High End Clip on 18 KT Earring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Napoli, IT
jewellery meeting our modern life style These stunning pair of clip on earrings are 18 KT solid gold marked
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Featuring oval cabochon sapphires and round diamonds, this octagonal design is timeless. The two
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cabochon Aquamarine and Sapphire Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Superbly designed beaded clip-on earrings in 18KT white gold featuring an array of oval cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Gold

CHANEL Poured Glass Cabochon Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
These are gorgeous earrings. Signed CHANEL... 2 CC 3, for Season 23
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

GIA Certified Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. 14.50 carat natural earth mined blue sapphire. Cabochon cut, vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. burnished yellow gold tapered earrings, each earring is bezel set with a cabochon emerald at
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Picchiotti Diamonds and Cabochon Emeralds Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in Boston, MA
to the Earring clip system, a retractable post is built-in by manufacturer)
Category

1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

BULGARI Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, NY
Each of these Bulgari clip earrings from the Eighties features a rich, gold-encircled cabochon cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ear Clips
Located in London, GB
Cabochon Ear Clips. The Yellow Sapphire Cabochons enveloped by rub-over setting and accented with blue
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

"de Vroomen" Large Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon Rose Gold Ear Clips
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous Pair of "Leo de Vroomen"zz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear Clips Featuring 2 Large Oval Shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Sorab Roshi Triple Cabochon Tourmaline Earrings
By Sorab Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of triple cabochon multi color tourmaline earrings with pink sapphire cluster center &a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Andreoli Blue Sapphire Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Blue Sapphire Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings These earrings feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Pink Angel Skin Coral Button Clip Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
coral earrings recall us that spring is not very far anymore! The earrings, which feature round pink
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rope Detail Cabochon Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Pendant Chain and Earrings Set
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rope Detail Clip-on Earrings in 18K Gold with Cabochon Amethyst and Turquoise, and Diamond Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage CHANEL Logo Cabochon Woven Square Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Cabochon Woven Square Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Cabochon Ruby Diamond Two Color Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
approx .50cts. The earrings are clip back posts can be added. Timeless !
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Angel-Skin Coral Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Beautiful Angel-Skin Coral Cabochon Earrings surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 0.8 ct., 18 kt
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Konstantino Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Konstantino
Located in DALLAS, TX
Konstantino sterling silver and 18k yellow gold clip earrings with pink tourmaline.
Category

20th Century Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1972 CHRISTIAN DIOR White Glass Cabochon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
1972. - White glass cabochon earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHR DIOR
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1959 CHRISTIAN DIOR Turquoise Glass Cabochon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
dated 1959. - Turquoise glass cabochon earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Silver tone hardware. - Signed
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1972 CHRISTIAN DIOR Orange Glass Cabochon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
1972. - Orange glass cabochon earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHR DIOR
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CLAIRE DEVE Textured Flower Cabochon Rhinestone Earrings
By Claire Deve
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Textured flower earrings with cabochons and rhinestone embellishments. - Gold tone hardware. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Sterling Silver Oval Earrings with Rutilated Quartz Cabochons
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mexican rutilated quartz cabochon earrings set in sterling silver (acid-tested). Marked
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

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Cabochon Clip On Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of cabochon clip on earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 417 vintage versions or 175 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to cabochon clip on earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Valentin Magro, Christina Addison and David Webb produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 192 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon cabochon clip on earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping our range of cabochon clip on earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Cabochon Clip On Earrings?

On average, cabochon clip on earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,818, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $196,666 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 Cabochon Clip On Earrings
  • An 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 1, 2023
    Clip-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Earring 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 14, 2023
    A 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, 2023
    Sometimes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Clip-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French 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, 2023
    Clip-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 1, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Whether invisible clip-ons are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the clear backings that define invisible clip-ons are a form of soft, flexible resin. As a result, some people prefer how they feel against the ear compared to other clip-on earrings. Another advantage of invisible clip-ons is that the backing is difficult to see, creating the illusion that a person is wearing pierced earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, 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 1, 2023
    To get clip-on earrings to stay on, first ensure that they're in good condition. If the fasteners are loose, take them to an expert jewelry repairer to have them tightened. Many types of clip-on earrings need to be adjusted for tightness once in place. You may need to push on a tensioner or twist a screw to tighten them. You may also want to consider adding non-slip grips to the clips for added security. Explore a collection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.