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Bochic “Retro Vintage” Emeralds Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Retro Vintage” Colombian Emeralds & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Natural Green Emerald
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

J. Birnbach 5.39 total carat weight Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
earrings will delight for generations to come! The earrings have a clip on closure, purchase includes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA N0-Heat 11.20cts Natural Heart Ruby Diamond Dome Platinum Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning Heart-shaped diamond cluster ruby clip-on earrings are crafted in solid platinum
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

5.90 Carat Diamond Zambian Emerald 14 Karat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with emerald and 5.90 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cornelian, brown and grey paste cabuchon cluster earrings, Ciner, USA, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
With subtle and muted colours, matt and cut stones, these earrings are smart and simple to wear
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 2.89ct Marquise Diamond Cluster 18-20k Gold Ring, Earrings, Necklace Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Marquise Diamond Cluster Set, consisting of a ring, earrings, and necklace
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modern Gems Cluster Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 8.85 Cts Fancy Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Modern diamonds Cluster earrings. Beautiful cushioned bombe gem-set pair, crafted in Napoles Italy
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 7 Carat GIA Certified Natural Colorless Diamond Cluster Earrings 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 7 Carat GIA Certified Natural Colorless Diamond Cluster Earrings 1950 A magnificent
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Elegant and Classy 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very beautiful and elegant pair of wearable ruby and diamond cluster earrings. Set with 14 Rubies
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.25 Carats Cluster Diamond Domed Button Omega Back Earrings 14k Yellow
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful and well made pair of earrings is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features a
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.92 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Earrings. Expertly crafted in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold, these earrings feature a breathtaking cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster Earring, with Diamonds Total Carat 8.98 Ct, Emeralds Total Carat Ct 4.90
Located in Rome, IT
The cluster model earrings with pear-cut diamonds and emeralds, with two brilliant-cut diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Rare Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 24.29 Cts Spinels
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Cluster earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Rare Spinels cluster pair created in New York city at
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Cluster Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 7.78 Carats In Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic pair of earrings with Emeralds and diamonds. Very beautiful pair of earrings, crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.92 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fine Cluster Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Earrings. Expertly crafted in luxurious 14 Karat White Gold, these earrings feature a breathtaking cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unsigned smoke grey and soft brown cluster earrings, Schreiner of New York 1960s
By Schreiner of New York
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
earrings are unsigned, but are a well known and popular design from the New York manufacturer of always
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

18K Rose Gold 8 1/3 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Floral Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Color and VS1-VS2 Clarity. Omega clip on findings keep these pierced earrings safe and secure on your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 8 1/3 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Floral Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Color and VS1-VS2 Clarity. Omega clip on findings keep these pierced earrings safe and secure on your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20.29 Carats Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Set
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
The Classic Cluster Earring. Redefined. Set with Sapphires and Diamonds and Set in Platinum and 18
Category

2010s American Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

16.29 Carats Emerald and Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Set
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
The Classic Cluster Earring. Redefined. Set with Emeralds and Diamonds and Set in Platinum and 18
Category

2010s American Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 K Yellow Gold Cluster Earclips Peridots Diamonds Green Sapphire
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Exquisite clip-on cluster earrings crafted in 18 K yellow Gold feautring 2 Peridots Cabochons
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Flower Blue Pink Green Crystals Openwork Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Vintage and rare to find. 100% Genuine. Signed at
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Juliana DeLizza Elster Aurora Borealis Fuchsia Crystal Cluster Parure
Located in Milford, DE
borealis faceted dangles layered throughout this fabulous necklace, link bracelet, and cluster clip
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Juliana D&E Black Diamond Iridescent Dangling Crystal Cluster Parure
Located in Milford, DE
faceted dangles layered throughout this fabulous necklace, link bracelet, brooch, and cluster clip
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Fern Floral Puff Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fern Floral Handmade diamond clip earrings. .12ct natural round diamonds H - color vs-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Ruby and diamond cluster 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Each earring has 18 pink/red
Category

Vintage 1940s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage silver tone aurora pearls cluster designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

1.60ct Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Clip Cocktail Cluster Earrings 14kt
Located in New York, NY
1.60ct. Natural Fancy color diamonds clip earrings. Fancy Yellow, Orange, Brown, and olive. Vs-1
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Juliana DeLizza Elster Glistening Aurora Borealis Faceted Crystal Demi Parure
Located in Milford, DE
dangles layered throughout this fabulous necklace, link bracelet, floral branch brooch, and cluster clip
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings with Gold Clip on Backs ~5.8ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings with Gold Clip on Backs ~5.8ctw These platinum cluster
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

9.55ct natural ruby diamonds cluster earrings 18k Circular Dome Omega Clips
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cluster Raised Dome Circular Clip Earrings. 3.50ct. Natural Red Rubies Clean clarity, full
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Checkerboard Cluster Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion shaped forms comprised of cushion, fan, and half-moon shaped forms Each centering cushion shaped garnets measuring 7.0 x 4.0 mm - pinkish red in color Half-moon s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

3.70 Carat Ball Cluster Bead Set Diamonds Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Bead set / Raised Domed / Circular clip earrings 3.70ct. Full cut Rounds, brilliant natural
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

1.06 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Channel Princess Clip Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels Diamond Square Cluster earrings. 1.06ct. Natural diamonds Princess cut
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.56 Carat Round Diamond Dome Cluster Clip Post Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond dome button style clip post earrings. Crafted out of 18k white gold. Each dome is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

White Irregular Cluster Beads Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Irregular Cluster Beads Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

ART-DECO Platinum Clips-On Clusters Earrings With 6.24 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco clips-on earrings with diamonds & emeralds. This is a beautiful pair of clusters clips-on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Luxury Openwork Red Fire Circle Cluster Black Tassel Crystal Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Luxury Openwork Red Fire Circle Cluster Black Tassel Crystal Drop Clip Earrings, Swarovski Element
Category

2010s British Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

7.30 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Clip Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Ruby Cluster Glamour 5.00ct. Natural Red Ruby Earrings. Clean clarity, full round
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Clip Cocktail Cluster Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.60ct. Natural Fancy color diamonds clip earrings. Fancy Yellow, Orange, Brown, and olive. Vs-1
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Radiant Clustered Diamonds Clip-On Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous earrings will effortlessly make you stand out. Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Clip Post Midcentury Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950s ruby clip post cluster earrings with 18k yellow gold flower design halo. 70 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Glow Cluster Leaf Floral Clover Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Dangle Chunky Statement Exquisite Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches
Category

1990s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

5.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Domed Bead Set Button Puffed Clip Earrings G/VS
Located in New York, NY
Bead set Button domed puff cluster earrings. Gorgeous brilliance. 5.50ct. Round, Full cut
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

.72 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Clip Post Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed oval 1960's Pearl and diamond cluster clip post earrings. 40 cultured pearls accented with 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Heart Motif Clip on Earrings
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our exquisite 14K yellow gold pink and white lever back closure heart motif earring set
Category

2010s North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
cluster design. These geometric-inspired cluster earrings form a decadent display of shimmering beauty and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 9 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
cluster design. These geometric-inspired cluster earrings form a decadent display of shimmering beauty and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 2.87 Ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Clip on Stud Earrings for Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 4.5 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Clip On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Cluster Earring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 14 grams Setting: Prong _______________________ Center
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston - Pear, Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ear Clips/Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston's craftsmanship and attention to detail stands out in these Diamond Cluster Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant Mystery-Set Ear Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite surmounts are intricately designed as stunning clusters, each adorned with shimmering
Category

Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

9.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Spray design diamond cluster clip post earrings in platinum with white gold omega
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

5 Carat Round Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Clip Post Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Artistically crafted Diamond cluster clip post earrings. 150 round brilliant cut diamonds with 350
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl Acorn Cornucopia Earrings, attrib. Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming French Pearl Acorn Cluster Earrings with clip back fittings, attributed to Rene Boivin who
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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Cluster Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of cluster clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 223 vintage examples as well as 171 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to cluster clip earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Valentin Magro, Diamond Scene and Van Cleef Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 268 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, pear cut and marquise cut cluster clip earrings for sale. When shopping our range of cluster clip earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Cluster Clip Earrings?

On average, cluster clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $7,000, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clip-on-earrings for You

Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.

Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.

Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.

Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.

Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.

Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and others.

Questions About Cluster Clip Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 27, 2023
    Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To get clip-on earrings to stay on, first ensure that they're in good condition. If the fasteners are loose, take them to an expert jewelry repairer to have them tightened. Many types of clip-on earrings need to be adjusted for tightness once in place. You may need to push on a tensioner or twist a screw to tighten them. You may also want to consider adding non-slip grips to the clips for added security. Explore a collection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.