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Vintage Rhinestone Cluster Drop Clip-On Earrings with Black Glass Accents
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage clip-on earrings showcase dazzling spherical drop clusters of clear prong-set
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ornate Filigree Crystal Chandelier Drop Clip-On Earrings circa Mid-Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Ornate Filigree Crystal Chandelier Drop Clip-On Earrings embody the elegance and
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage gold green faux jade drop designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux jade
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Pink
Black Swarovski Crystal Wood Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Pink
Black Swarovski Crystal Wood Drop Clip-On Earrings from the circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage gold faux pink stone drop designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stone
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Amethyst Purple and Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of vintage 1950's clip on drop dangle earrings are amethyst and sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$787 Sale Price
25% Off
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Chain Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Illario
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of vintage Italian clip-on earrings handcrafted in luxurious 18K yellow and white
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ETRO gold ethnic carvings charm chain drop clip on earring Single
By Etro
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ETRO gold ethnic carvings charm chain drop clip on earring Single
Reference: AAWC/A01350
Brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Françoise Montague Drop Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence M...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Statement Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence M...
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
1980s Large Costume Pearl Drop 14k Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your ensemble with these stunning 1980s Large Costume Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings, crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
1980s Tear Drop Pearl
Gold-Tone Layered Chain Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the elegance of the Tear Drop Pearl & Gold-Tone Layered Chain Clip-On Earrings, a stunning
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Esacada 1990s Multicolor Hearts
Pearl Drop Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings
By Escada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hearts & Pearl Drop Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings. These unique earrings feature a striking square design
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage gold tone drop etruscan styke chains designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Costume Pearl Glass Beaded Drop Clip-On Earrings circa Mid- Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Crystal
Costume Pearl Glass Beaded Drop Clip-On Earrings circa Mid-Century are
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Beaded Fruit
Lady Bug Motif Statement Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beaded Fruit
Lady Bug Motif Statement Drop Clip-On Earrings hails from the circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage NAPIER gold enamel pearl drop designer runway clip on earrings
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
earrings
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
SKU 34
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage matte gold Etruscan style drop designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 2" by 1
Category
20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
1980s Tiffany Inspired 18k Gold Plated Costume Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clip-On Earrings. Beautifully crafted, these earrings feature a luminous faux pearl nestled at the top
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
SWAROVSKI swan signed gold plated emerald crystal drop designer clip on earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer earrings
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Marion Godart Red and Black Drop Clip On Shiny Plastic Statement Earrings
Located in London, GB
Marion Godart fantastic red and black shiny plastic drop earrings, they are clip ons. Length 8.8 cm
Category
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold Modern Drop Transformer Plum Clip-On Earrings with Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern clip-on earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with 6 round diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANNE KLEIN signed vintage matte gold drop ball designer clip on earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
ANNE KLEIN matte gold huge drop glass pearl designer clip on earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plated Tear Drop Azure Blue and Clear Crystal Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated tear drop clip on earrings, set with lovely azure blue glass stones and clear
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Gold Plated And Blue Turquoise Resin Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings 80
s
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lovely 1980's clip on earrings are gold plated with a ethereal blue light turquoise
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Lauren Vintage Resin African Collection Drop clip-on Earrings, 1967
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage massive ivory and dark-brown resin drop earrings by Yves Saint Laurent. Features openwork
Category
Vintage 1960s French British Colonial Clip-on Earrings
Christian Lacroix Bi-color Acrylic Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare, stunning Christian Lacroix Paris acrylic resin clip-on earrings feature an important
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Art Deco Tear Drop Costume Crystal 18k Gold Plated Braided Clip On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Tear Drop Costume Crystal Earrings, a stunning blend of elegance
Category
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage ANN TAYLOR gold black glass drop pearls clip on designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ANN TAYLOR
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer runway earrings
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage gold to e rhinestone pearl 80’s bow drop clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
18k Fine Yellow Gold Drop Hoops Clip Vintage Earrings.
Located in London, GB
18k Fine Yellow Gold Drop Hoops Clip Vintage Earrings.
18ct Yellow gold chunky large hoops drop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 7 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of earrings by David Webb. Classic design with channel set diamonds accross the width
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dominique Denaive Blue and Gold Acrylic Drop Clip Earrings
By Dominique Denaive
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dominique Denaive Paris designed these elegant acrylic-resin clip-on earrings. The dangling shape
Category
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Panetta Faux Diamond Crystal Clip on Two Dangle Drop Earrings
By Panetta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
give you the look of real at the price of costume. In these mid 20th century clip on earrings Panetta
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage Boucheron 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Drop Clip Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings measure 1 1/4" in length and 1" in width, and are fitted with comfortable clip-backs, each
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1995 Fall Gold Crystal CC Logo and Faux Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
Lagerfeld — these statement earrings capture the opulent, unmistakable style of mid-’90s runway Chanel
Category
1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Karl Lagerfeld Resin Clip-On Earrings, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld resin & hammered long drop clip-on earrings
Gold-Tone Metal & Enamel
Length – 3.25
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Dangling Drop Black Resin Clip Earrings with Red Crystal Rhinestones
Located in Atlanta, GA
These spectacular long Lucite or resin dangling clip-on earrings feature a geometric dimensional
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Christian Dior 1980s Orange Cabochon Irregular Spiral Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Sapphire Peacock Feather Crystal Tear Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Peacock Feather Triangle Crystals Water Tear Drop Clip
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Double Clear Circle Crystals Drop Silver Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double Clear White Circle Round Crystals Drop Clip Earrings, Silver
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE Large Snowflake Water Drop Triangle Crystal Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Hexagon Flower Openwork Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
David Webb Black Enamel, Striped and Diamond Tear Drop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb dome pear shaped clip earrings with signature Zebra stripes and diamonds. David Webb
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Clip
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Tear Water Drop Eye Crystals Shell Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful pair of clip
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Fan Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Fan White Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst 18k Rose, Yellow Gold French Clip Drop Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning color blocked earrings feature rosy-pink tourmaline rounds paired with deep purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Abstract Multi Gem Drop Clip Earrings
By Gale Rothstein
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fabulous Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Long Multi-Gem Dangle Earrings
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Textured Tear Water White Long Pearl Fan Elegant Dangle Drop Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Drop Circle Crystal Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Sapphire Crystal Tear Water Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Tear Water Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite, Turquoise and Diamonds Clip or Pierced
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Iolite, and Turquoise and diamonds.
Clip or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Turquoise, Iolite, 1...
Large GUM DROP Clip Earrings with Garnet and Cabochon Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Clip Earrings with faceted Garnet and Cabochon Citrine and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Diamond Pear Drop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
length these pear drop light pink coral earrings will complement someone with lighter skin tone and
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fendi Vintage Logo F Fendista Circle Round White Pearl Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Luxury Blue Navy Pearl Swarovski Crystals Tear Water Retro Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality. 100% Handmade, fine workmanship. Anti-oxidant.
Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones.
Size: 2.0*2.8 cm.
Weight: 5.29 g/each.
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Great for everyday wea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
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Clip On Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of clip on drop earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 563 vintage editions and 356 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of clip on drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Christina Addison, Chanel and Luigi Ferrara produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 262, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon clip on drop earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of clip on drop earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Clip On Drop Earrings?
On average, clip on drop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,905, while they’re typically $103 on the low end and $196,666 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Clip On Drop 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 is a drop earring called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- What are geo drop earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are drop earrings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
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