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Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Wire Work Clip on Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 11.85 Grams Backing: Clip-On Closures (Pierced ears are NOT required) Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Logo Red Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Coco Chanel drop statement clip-on earrings. The earrings are comprised out of "metal dore
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Chaumet Liens Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Heart and Kiss Clip-On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
, Maison Chaumet. Expertly crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, these romantic and elegant clip-on earrings by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Red Rose Sky Blue Antique Retro Elegant Chunky Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Material: Resin, Alloy. Size: 6*4.3 cm. Weight: 9 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Aquamarine, Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Aquamarine, Diamond & 18kt Yellow Gold Drop Earrings. Clip on with faceted Pear shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier South Sea pearls and diamond platinum drop clip-on earrings circa 1990. * ABOUT THIS ITEM
Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Architectural Modern Geometric Silver-Tone "Diamante" Drop Statement Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Architecturally modern "diamante" clip-on slender drop earrings comprised of vintage silver-tone
Category

2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Barry Kieselstein Cord Tiger Cub Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Tiger Cub clip-on back Drop Earrings by Designer Barry Kieselstein Cord are sure to
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marina B amethyst diamond onyx Pneu drop Night Day earrings
By Marina B
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic Pneu earrings by MARINA B, a pair of amethyst, diamond and onyx drop/clip on earrings in 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JACKY DE G Paris Oversized Drop Earrings, Vintage from 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
JACKY DE G PARIS Oversized Drop clip on Earrings, gold tone resin and AB rhinestones and white
Category

Vintage 1980s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Butterfly Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, RIve Gauche, Chinese inspired drop, clip on earrings, having a large ceramic
Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Gold Leaf Pate de Verre Statement Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Contemporary "pate de verre" clip-on drop statement earrings made in Frace - comprised of gilt
Category

2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Aquamarine Flower Bud and Freshwater Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
freshwater pearls. The earrings are wearable as both drop and clip-on earrings. Clip-backs secure the
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Napier Parure - Necklace and clip-on earrings
By Napier
Located in Capri, IT
Napier Parure - Necklace and clip-on earrings Gold tone parure faux pearls Total lenght
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces

Oversized Dangling Chandelier Multicolor Drop Lucite Clip on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Italian designer studio oversized dangling chandelier Lucite clip on earrings. Huge
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Chanel Gold CC Pink Stone Chain Drop Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
* Marked 09 * Made in France * Comes with original box -It is approximately 2.5" x 0.5". -Very cute and pretty -In a pristine condition AB4009-00552
Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings

18k Yellow Gold Textured Substantial Interlocking Drop Dangle Clip on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an Italian elegantly designed pair of long drop dangle clip on earrings that were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Rectangle Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Dangle Modernist Clip
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Natural Coral Long Dangle Drop Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.1 Grams Backing: Clip-On (Pierced ears not required - can not add posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round Cross CC Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
*Marked 96 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 2.5" x 1.2". -Very classic and pretty -In an excellent vintage condition AB4966-00550
Category

1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings

Vintage gold glass rhinestone pearl dangle drop designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2.38" by 0.63" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs
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20th Century American Dangle Earrings

White Pearls Matte Gold Double Horseshoes Hoop Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
comfortable. Not feel any painful if wear this kind of earrings long time. Length: 6.5 cm. _ _ _ Great for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

White Pearls Matte Gold Double Horseshoes Hoop Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
comfortable. Not feel any painful if wear this kind of earrings long time. Length: 6.5 cm. _ _ _ Great for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. 100% Genuine. Size: 4.4*3.7 cm. Weight: 17 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday we...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Green Irregular Oval Textured Ripple Enamel Retro Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft. Material: Alloy, Enamel. Size: 4.5*1.8 cm. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Luxury Classic Red Ruby Swarovski Crystals Drop Retro Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality and high cost. Handmade, fine workmanship. Anti-oxidant. Excellent gift for lady. Material: Alloy, Simulated Diamonds. Size: 6.2*2.0 cm. Weight: 7.0 g/each. _ _...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Luxury Classic Red Ruby Swarovski Crystals Drop Retro Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality and high cost. Handmade, fine workmanship. Anti-oxidant. Excellent gift for lady. Material: Alloy, Simulated Diamonds. Size: 6.2*2.0 cm. Weight: 7.0 g/each. _ _...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. Material: Alloy, Faux crystals. Size: 5.6*2.5 cm. Weight: 4 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Green Irregular Oval Textured Ripple Enamel Retro Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft. Material: Alloy, Enamel. Size: 4.5*1.8 cm. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. Material: Alloy, Faux crystals. Size: 5.6*2.5 cm. Weight: 4 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

OSCAR DE LA RENTA black fully beaded double hoop drop clip on earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA black fully beaded double hoop drop clip on earrings Reference: TGAS/C01474 Brand
Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Black Heart Love Bow Silver Cupid Angel Moonstone Retro Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
High quality and handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Wear them on casual, prom, holiday... Material: Cloth, Alloy, Faux stone. Size: 5.8*4.5 cm. Weight: 5 g/ each. _ _ _ Great f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Black Heart Love Bow Silver Cupid Angel Moonstone Retro Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
High quality and handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Wear them on casual, prom, holiday... Material: Cloth, Alloy, Faux stone. Size: 5.8*4.5 cm. Weight: 5 g/ each. _ _ _ Great f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970 Gripoix Ruby Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Drop Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gripoix Clear Ruby Red Amber Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Dome Drop Clip On
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970 Gripoix Ruby Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Drop Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gripoix Clear Ruby Red Amber Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Dome Drop Clip On
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970 Gripoix Ruby Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Drop Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Drop Clip On Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches and colour loss. Still good to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Dangle Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Pearl Tear Drop Dangle Clip on Earrings *Marked 96 *Made in France
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Dangle Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Flower Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Flower Pearl Drop Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenzo Paris Floral Dangle Ceramic Clip Earrings
By Kenzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely Kenzo Paris signed clip-on earrings. Long dangling drop shape with gilt metal all carved and
Category

Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exotic 1980 s Gold Teal Leather Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These 1980's drop dangle clip on earrings are a tactile and visual delight. The base and drop
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amber, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, gold tone, drop, clip on earrings, having a textured matte finish, with gold
Category

1990s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Oscar de la Renta Gold Pearl Vine Flower Dangle Earrings, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pair of Oscar de la Renta clip on earrings, featuring hanging drop flowers, accented with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT-LAURENT Vintage Oversized Hoop Dangling Earrings Gold Crystals 1980s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
rare, a collector piece, YVES SAINT-LAURENT 80s hoop drop clip-on earrings made by Goossens. Amazing
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

OSCAR DE LA RENTA orange crystal faux pearl tassel drop clip on earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA orange crystal faux pearl tassel drop clip on earrings Reference: TGAS/C01477
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

OSCAR DE LA RENTA black fully beaded double hoop drop clip on earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA black fully beaded double hoop drop clip on earrings Reference: TGAS/C01474 Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

OSCAR DE LA RENTA metallic green beaded petals tassels drop clip on earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA metallic green beaded petals tassels drop clip on earrings Reference: TGAS/C01478
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

Disco Ball Drop Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
These fabulously retro ball-drop clip-on earrings are sure to make you the bell of any ball.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Collectible Jewelry

1980s Dominique Aurientis Paris Earrings Necklace Set
By Dominique Aurientis Paris
Located in US
is completed by large drop clip on earrings that match the necklace. Necklace is 18" Earrings are
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls Chains Choker Necklace Earrings c 1960s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
extends from 16 up to 18 inches The clip-on dangle earrings drop length measures 2.25 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Miu Miu Silver-Plated Swarovski Crystal Pearl Clip-On Drop Earrings
By Miu Miu
Located in New York, NY
Miu Miu Silver-Plated Swarovski Crystal Pearl Clip On Drop Earrings Color: Silvertone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Giorgio Armani Moonglow Green Tint and Smoky Green Glass Clip On Drop Earrings
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
Lovely Giorgio Armani clip on drop earrings, featuring round green tinted balls and smoky green
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Pearl Emerald Diamond Platinum Clip-on Drop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisitely cut emeralds weigh in total 7.00 carats in these fantastic earrings which also boast approximately
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

1.64 ct Diamonds, 10.78 ct Ruby White Gold Clip-on/ Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shining clip-on drop earrings in 14K white gold composed of stripe of diamonds and rubies flowers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.80 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Omega Clip with no post. Made in platinum.
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Tiger s Eye Yellow Gold Clip-on Drop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
eye stones lend their interesting appeal to these enchanting earrings which are also set with
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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
  • 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo 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, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop 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, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The 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.