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Philippe Ferrandis Multi Stone Dangle Earrings Maltese Amethyst 1990s, New
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Philippe Ferrandis Stone Bronze Amethyst Quartz and Tigers eye Earrings Clip on's. Measure 3.22
Category
1990s French Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Tiger s Eye
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
Jeffrey Stevens 18 Karat Gold, Heart Amethyst Multi-Color Stones Drop Earrings
By JEFFREY STEVENS
Located in New York, NY
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Earrings are clip on with a flexible post option.
Earrings measure approximately 2.25" in Length From post.
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
30Ct Natural Round Peridot Earrings by Andrew Clunn in 18 Kt Hammered Gold, Clip
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Gold. Clip-ons
The earrings are perfectly crafted from hammered gold with a honeycomb pattern.
Super
Category
Early 2000s North American Stud Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Bee 18 Karat Gold White
Black Diamonds Indigo Color Iolite Stone Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
in. (20 mm) x 0.79 in. (20 mm) x 0.24 in. (6 mm)
Available clip on earrings by order.
This piece is
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's Heavy swirl clip post earrings. These large 18k yellow gold earrings consist of
Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
. Backs are posts and clips that can be modified to all one or the other. The central stone is set in a
Category
1990s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,100 / set
Garnet and Lapis Lazuli on Pink Gold 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
earring features two natural garnets, two natural corals, and two natural lapis lazuli stones, expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,875 Sale Price
20% Off
18K White Gold Earrings with Brazilian Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
the serene glow of the pearls.
The earrings have a total weight of 3.8 g and feature convenient clip
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Huggie Earrings With Fancy Natural Diamonds (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL.
These trapeze-shaped earrings are designed with a delicate openwork floral pattern formed using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ANGELETTI ROMA Dangle Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Corals
By Angeletti
Located in Miami, FL
Faceted coral dangle earrings designed by Angeletti Roma.
This is a beautiful pair of dangle
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Spiral Cone Earrings with Granulation Detail
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Karat earring, the Spiral Cone Earrings. The spirals taper, along with tapering granulation detail. The
Category
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1ct Tanzanite Earrings in 14K Solid Gold with Sparkling Diamond Accents, 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Crafted in solid 14K matte yellow gold, these stylish clip-on earrings feature 4mm round tanzanite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Dangle Earrings with Screw Backs White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bright white gold, the earrings feel airy and uplifting, with a graceful drop that allows the stones to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl Earrings with Natural Amethyst, Topaz
Rdorite
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Earrings
Natural Amethyst, Colors - Purple - 6 Carats
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
14k White Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings with White
Blue Diamonds
By Gad
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold sets 42 natural blue and white diamond inside out set hoop earrings. A gorgeous
Category
2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Andrew Clunn Geometric Drop Earring with Coral and Carnelian and Diamond
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
stone.
18kt Yellow Gold with omega back.
These can be posted or clip on.
Please Let me know if you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Flying Saucer Chandelier Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Flying Saucer Earrings.
A bold red gold vortex spins (literally, the earring can spin) directly out of a
Category
2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Multi Gemstone Drop Earrings with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
These colorful gold granulated one of a kind earrings come to us from the Kent Raible 'Master Works
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Multi-gem...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Drop Earring with Blue Topaz and Diamond
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
stone is rectangle, and the bottom stone is circle.
This earring can be posted or clip on or be mad in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine White Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold Earrings with a Love Knot Motif.
Located in Aspen, CO
can be alter to accommodate a pierced ear lobe. These earrings are well made with fine stones, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
HARAKH 18 KT Gold Colorless Diamond Classic Paper Clip Bracelet
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
stones and product dimensions may vary slightly based on the final order.
• Origin: All our
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Paris Ava Collection Dangle Earrings In 18Kt With 9.59 Ctw In Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Ava collection dangle earrings designed by Boucheron.
This is a fabulous and sophisticated pair of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$13,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chrysoprase Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Earrings feature faceted oval and pear green Chrysoprase stones, embraced by a gold-tone metal finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gilt Metal
$1,850 / set
4.38 Total Carat Sapphire with Baguette and Round Diamond Earrings in 18K White
Located in New York, NY
rings, the earrings will set you apart from the rest of the crowd.
Specifications:
-Center Stones: 2.35
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rubellite and Mabe Pearl Earring with Diamonds
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
sweeping lines, fine granulation and gorgeous gems!
Large Omega clips on the back keep these earring
Category
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
White South Sea Pearl with 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
.
perfect pair made in 18 Karat White gold
Gold 32 Grams
Diamonds: approximate 12 ct
Earring are Clip
Category
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vicki Eisenfeld Studio Rare Mokume Drop Earrings In 22Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Drop earrings designed by Vicki Eisenfeld.
Fabulous one of a kind pair of drop earrings, created
Category
Vintage 1980s American Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
$7,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earring with White Jade and Bezel Set Turquoise Accent
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Pear Drop earring is available in any color stone combination in either Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Yellow Gold Earrings with 2.50 ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
adds a modern touch to the design.
The earrings are finished with white gold clips on the back
Category
20th Century French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KY Citrine Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Perfect for any occasion, these earrings will be your favorite!
14 karat yellow gold
Beautiful
Category
2010s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Moderne Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cool abstract earrings in the moderne style with marquise set stones on a gilt "squiggle" base
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Vogue Glamorous Crystal/Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Large and dramatic earrings by Vogue Jewelry of triangular shape and composed of large round and
Category
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary 1.95ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning earrings feature pear-shaped diamonds which steal the show! Each main diamond has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
and SI in clarity. The earrings feature clip and post backs.
-18 karat white gold
-Diamonds weighing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Claude Montana 1980s Bouquet Earrings
By Claude Montana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
earrings feature a bronzed spiral bouquet shape with a rough cut orange stone. Clip on back closures and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
Amethyst Diamond Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
dazzling dangle. Complimentary conversion to clip-on earrings is available.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
23mm Carved Blue Dumortierite Flower Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 23mm Carved Dumortierite Flower Earrings
This gorgeous pair of earrings features 23mm
Category
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
VINTAGE 1950s DRAPED DIAMANTÉ CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1950s draped diamanté chandelier earrings just exude Old Hollywood Glamour. I love
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Crystal Chandelier Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
crystals. These incredibly proportioned earrings take no prisoners. The neat clip on top dropping away
Category
Vintage 1980s Chandelier Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Enamel Earrings with 34.46 Carat Cabochon Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
. The earrings measure 1 1/8" long 3/4" wide. They are pierced but can be adjusted for clip on.
Total
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 1930s Paste Vintage Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, colourless paste stones of varying sizes. The earrings are clip on. The earrings measure 4.5cm x 1.5cm
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Coral Rosewood and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold, lightweight, stunning coral, rosewood, and diamond chandelier earrings. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
These impressive Cartier sapphire earrings in gold are
Category
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings. These dangle from three round stones and feature a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bvlgari Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Gold Huggie Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold. They are clip-on, posts can be added.
These vintage huggies earrings are slightly over 1" (2.8
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Marcel Boucher Parisina Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Atlanta, GA
faceted Amethyst glass stones. This rare find hinged drop earrings are signed on the clip backs Parisina
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$399 Sale Price
42% Off
Vintage Cosmic Glass Cabochon Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An ultra pretty pair of Vintage Cosmic Glass Earrings. Featuring elaborate golden mounts set with
Category
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
These impressive clip-on earrings are fine
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold and Blue Quartz Drop Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
with a comfortable clip on clasp.
The faceted stone gives to these earrings a very bright touch
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Peridot Hoop Earrings Total 3.50 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
: Silver
Rhodium Plated
Clip On Dangle Earring
Height: 3 mm
Width: 3 mm
Length: 44 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Chanel Gold
Black Gripoix Glass Pendant Earrings Autumn 1995 Colection
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Autumn collection. Each clip back earring is 1 inch wide and 2.5 inches long. The Gripoix technique is
Category
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut Rock Crystal stone. Deco-inspired takes on
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Peridot Hoop Earrings Total 3.50 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
: Silver
Rhodium Plated
Clip On Dangle Earring
Height: 3 mm
Width: 3 mm
Length: 44 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Carved Blue Topaz and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
diamond baguettes. French clip back for pierced ears. Blue Topaz stones total 15.85 carats, diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Spectra Fine Jewelry Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier earring or girandole (French, meaning a candelabra or branched support for candles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Peridot Hoop Earrings Total 3.50 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
: Silver
Rhodium Plated
Clip On Dangle Earring
Height: 3 mm
Width: 3 mm
Length: 44 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Clip On Earrings With Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of clip on earrings with stones for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 67 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of clip on earrings with stones made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Christina Addison and Replica are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut clip on earrings with stones for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of clip on earrings with stones 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 Earrings With Stones?
Prices for clip on earrings with stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $69 and can go as high as $12,300, while clip on earrings with stones, on average, fetch $695.
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 Clip On Earrings With Stones
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- Do clip on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
- How do clip-on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- What are French clip earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a clip post earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
- Why are clip-on earrings better?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What are earring clips called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023To comfortably wear clip-on earrings, first be sure to adjust them properly. Apply enough tension to hold the earrings in place without squeezing your ears. If you still find the pressure to be uncomfortable, consider adding flexible resin pads to the clips. Some clip-ons even come with these pads already in place for added cushioning. Explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
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