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3.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 3.60 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.85 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat white gold and set in 4.85 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Isabel Canovas Tortoise Resin Dangle Carved Clip Earrings
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isabel Canovas Paris designed these gorgeous extra long Lucite clip-on earrings. The important
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chandelier Earrings With Swarovski Crystal Floral Motif By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
length
- Antique gold tone
- Multi-colored Swarovski crystal rhinestones
- Clip on earring backs
- By
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
$135 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Faux Ruby and Turquoise Chandelier Earrings by William de Lillo
By William De Lillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage gilt metal clip-on statement earrings by William de Lillo, LTD circa 1970's. The chandelier
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise
Chandelier Oval Emeralds Marquise pear and brilliant cut diamond dangle earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite set of chandelier earrings with oval emeralds, marquise-shaped, pear-shaped and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$72,000 Sale Price
20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE PARIS, clip-on earring, metal dore
By Christian Dior
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Georges Christian Dior Boutique Paris clip-on earring, base metal.
Dimensions:
Earring legth 10
Category
20th Century French Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chandelier Earrings With Black
Aurora Borealis Crystals By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
crystal beads
- Clear crystal accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Les Bernard (signed on clips
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
$263 Sale Price
20% Off
68.40 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These exquisite earrings are handcrafted in 14-karat white gold. It is set in 68.40 carats emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Costume Citrine Rhinestones Tassel Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
citrine rhinestones. They have clip on backs and are not signed. The earrings measure 2.5" long by .95
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Carolee Pearl/Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Dramatic, long Carolee clip-on chandelier earrings, the domed earpieces with pave rhinestones
Category
Late 20th Century American Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Pearl
Sorelli Cascading Glass Sculptural Clip on Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful and dramatic Italian vintage cascading pair of clip on earrings are composed of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Brass
Antique chain earrings with clip and silver filigree spheres
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Delicate and refined chain earrings with clip-on backs in 925 sterling silver. Featuring three
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Silver
12.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Snow flake Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 12.30 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Snow flake Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 12.30 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.88 Carats Emerald 3.45 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 5.88 carats emerald and 3.45
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
House of Prada Crystal and Mirror Dangle Clip-on Earrings
By Prada
Located in Atlanta, GA
Prada Italy designed those stunning oversized dangling clip-on earrings. These bold and elegant
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Swarovski Silvery Metal Clip-on Earrings Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Swarovski
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Swarovski - Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and adjustable metallic
Category
Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings
Christian Dior 1958 Iridescent Ruby Crystals Floral Wing Feather Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1958 Vintage Iridescent Ruby Red Crystals Floral Wing Feather Elegant Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Paco Rabanne Black and White Resin and Metal Clip-on Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paco Rabanne Paris Futuristic Clip-on Earrings – Rare Avant-Garde Statement Pieces
Elevate your
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Citrine Amber Flower Crystals Clip Earrings
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Circle Openwork Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone
Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Clip-on earrings in gold with turquoise and pearl accents
Located in New York, NY
These clip-on earrings in gilded gold hardware with faux turquoise andfaux pearl accents lents a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chandelier Earrings
MERCEDES SALAZAR clear acrylic blue beads tassels clip on drop earrings
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MERCEDES SALAZAR clear acrylic blue beads tassels clip on drop earrings
Reference: AAWC/A01257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
$156 Sale Price
35% Off
1980s Costume Jewelry Black Bead and Cream Pearls Italian Clip-on Earrings
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Dazzling 1980s Vintage Italian Black & White Pearlized Bead Clip-On Earrings
Make a glamorous
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Pearl
【Crown Radiance】Akoya Pearl
Diamond Cascade Earrings in 18K Gold (Clip-On)
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling cascade of Akoya pearls flows gracefully like a chandelier of light, framed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat rose gold clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round diamonds and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Ye...
HARAKH 18K Gold Sunlight Paper Clip Earrings 3/8 CT Diamond GIA Certified
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, these earrings are a unique spin on the popular paper clip earrings. Style these gold earrings with your
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff 18K White Gold Multicolor Sapphire
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Graff London
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Earrings. Crafted to perfection, these exquisite earrings are a symphony of color and brilliance
Category
20th Century British Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Gold and Peach Glass Beaded Teardrop Earrings with Silver Tone Clip On Fittings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone clip on earrings, featuring large teardrops with gold and opaque and clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandelier Earrings
HARAKH 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Paper Clip Earring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, these earrings are a unique spin on the popular paper clip earrings. Style these gold earrings with your
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautifully Elegant Detailed Evening "Show Stopper" Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant and finely detailed evening "Show Stopper" chandelier drop earrings clip ons designed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Chandelier Earrings
RUCHI Mixed-Shape Ruby and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold
Ruby- 15.73 Cts
Diamond- 3.69 Cts
All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold earrings consisting of two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
HARAKH 3/4 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Paper Clip Earring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, Brilliant Cut diamond earrings will add a subtle sparkle to your look. An artisanal form of embroidery known
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, chandelier clip-on earrings featuring 3.25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Classic Butterfly Chandelier Diamond Earrings in 18kwg with Original Box
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Graff Classic Butterfly chandelier diamond earrings/ear clips in 18k white gold accompanied by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Peridot Amethyst White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, chandelier clip-on earrings featuring 7.57
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,527 Sale Price / item
20% Off
HARAKH 18KT Gold Sunlight Paper Clip Classic Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Sunlight paper clip necklace. It goes perfectly with an evening dress or pairs with your daily ensemble of
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond Sunlight Paper Clip Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the journey of the sun’s rays traveling through space and time to brighten our world, Round Brilliant Cut Round Diamonds are set in diamond links. An artisanal form of em...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HARAKH 18 KT Gold Colorless Diamond Classic Paper Clip Bracelet
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the journey of the sun’s rays traveling through space and time to brighten our world, brilliant cut round diamonds are set in 18 KT Yellow gold. An artisanal form of embr...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Navy Red Green Brown Glass Floral Leaf Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Round Ball Drop Long Chandelier Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
6.20 Carat Peridot Hand Woven Italian Gold Dangle Clip Post Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Peridot dangle earrings. Two round Peridot gemstones set in 18k yellow gold hand woven Italian clip
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Jewellians Pearlized Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
American designer Jewellians created these impressive 1980s chandelier clip-on earrings. They
Category
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Long Chandelier Dangle Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage long chandelier dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring JPG logo inlaid
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Paco Rabanne Vintage Creased Metal and Resin Cabochon Chandelier Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage chandelier earrings (clip-on) featuring creased antiqued diamond shaped metal
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Foliage 18 Karat Rose Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold foliage pair of chandelier clip-on-earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Chandelier Earring Mabe South Sea Pearls Diamonds Agate Black Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
At the top of these earrings are three magnificent South Sea pearls, mabe pearls that evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,953 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal and Gold Tone Drop Chandelier Clip Earrings, 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Large Crystal & Gold Tone Drop Clip Earrings
Measurements:
Length: 3.25
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Dolce
Gabbana - Crystal Chandelier Bow Clip Earrings Gold Black
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Chandelier Clip Earrings adorned with silk bows, filigree elements and crystals in black and gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Chandelier Statement Clip Earrings Pink Red Green Flowers 70s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage clip earrings from circa 1970s. Shades of pink red and green beads assembled with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandelier Earrings
YSL Blue Chandelier Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant YSL clip on earrings from the 1990's.
Made in France in gold plated metal.
In an
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Chandelier Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
earrings, cherished as one of her personal favorites. These iconic pieces graced the silver screen
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Diamond Cut Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
luxurious silver and clear rhinestones. Each earring resembles a starburst which are harmonious and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Weiss Style Silver
Swarovski Crystal Chandelier Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Weiss Style Silver & Swarovski Crystal chandelier earrings. These clip style earrings
Category
Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
1960
S Silver
Austrian Crystal Dimensional Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's Silver & Austrian Crystal Dimensional Dangle Earrings. These long clip style earrings
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Brilliant Clear Rhinestone Shoulder-Duster Clip-On Earrings
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a pair of brilliant clear rhinestone shoulder-duster clip-on earrings. Each earring
Category
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Melee Diamond and Seed Pearl Chandelier Ear Clips
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Seed Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Feature Four Floral Stations with Seed Pearl Bezels
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Chandelier Clip Earring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chandelier clip earring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 238 antique edition and 50 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect chandelier clip earring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a chandelier clip earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Harriet Bauknight for KASO, Ciléa and Ciner are consistently popular. A chandelier clip earring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 30, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a chandelier clip earring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Chandelier Clip Earring?
Prices for a chandelier clip earring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $381.
Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Questions About Chandelier Clip Earring
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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, 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, 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 27, 2023Whether 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, 2023Whether 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.
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