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Vintage Shell with Lapis and Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
1980's Authentic Vintage signed Napier Gold-tone Earrings in Shell design with posts and 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal

22K Yellow Gold Emerald Vintage Chandelier Earrings, 48mm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Striking Chandelier Vintage Earrings are superbly crafted with great attention to details in
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Vintage 1960s Australian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Coral Rose Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These charming vintage stud earrings feature intricately hand-carved natural coral roses, each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Abalone Inlay Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage Navajo dangle earrings are handcrafted in sterling silver and showcase vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

10.7mm Vintage Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12380
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pearl Stud earrings 10.7mm Baroque pearls Cream White 14kt. gold 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

10.7mm Vintage Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12380
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pearl Stud earrings 10.7mm Baroque pearls Cream White 14kt. gold 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

1980s Costume Jewelry Black Bead and Cream Pearls Italian Clip-on Earrings
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Dazzling 1980s Vintage Italian Black & White Pearlized Bead Clip-On Earrings Make a glamorous
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Vintage gold tone beaded flower wrap bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Swarovski Multicolor Flower Cluster Dangle Earrings, Vermeil, Sterling
Located in Milford, DE
cluster dangle earrings. Each earring is a masterpiece, featuring a vibrant bouquet of Swarovski crystals
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Late 20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil

Weingrill Vintage Cord Spiral Torpedo pearl earrings 18 KT
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Napoli, IT
Weingrill vintage earrings in a creative torpedo shape design, skillful art work hand made from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Rhinestone Beaded Flower Fringe Clip-On Earrings circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Rhinestone Beaded Flower Fringe Clip-On Earrings from the 1970s effortlessly
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Ruser Diamond South Sea Baroque Pearl Vintage Clip-On Earrings - 950 18k 5.04ctw
By William Ruser
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Ruser Era: Vintage Metal Content: 950 Platinum 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Vintage Green Glass “Grapes” Cluster Clip-Ons Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Green Glass “Grapes” Cluster Earrings – Gold-Tone Leaves – Statement Clip-Ons, 1950s–60s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster .
Located in Firenze, FI
Add timeless elegance to your look with these stunning gold and pearl cluster earrings. Crafted in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Long pearl earrings 14 karat White Gold and natural diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pearl dangle earrings pearls drop Earrings with rondels and diamonds Metal: 14k white gold
Category

1990s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Iradj Moini Angel Coral, Citrine Rhinestone Dangle Clip on Earrings
By Iradj Moini
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of signed vintage Iradj Moini Coral, Citrine and Rhinestone clip on dangle
Category

1990s American Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Gold Plate

Vintage Flower Pearl Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of flower pearl drop earrings in 14 karat yellow gold. This fun and playful pair of Art
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These charming vintage earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and designed in the shape of delicate
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Vintage German Glass Beads with Pearl Necklace, Art 2403N
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Small blue circle vintage German glass beads edged with gold, freshwater pearls, brass metal plated
Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

White Moonglow Lucite and Milk Glass Bead Necklace and Dangling Earrings Set
Located in Milford, DE
Matching moonglow lucite and milk glass bead multi-strand necklace and earring set. The necklace
Category

20th Century Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yellow Teardrop Vintage German Glass Beads on Gold filled Chain
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold on 14K gold-filled chains and ear studs. The
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage 1970s Tahitian Pearl Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Tahitian Pearls and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds Weighing a total of approximately 3.04 carats. Circa 1970s 1 inch diameter
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Pink Floral Cluster Beaded Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Pink Floral Cluster Beaded Chandelier Clip-On Earrings from the circa 1980s are a stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Italian Vintage 14K Gold Etruscan Inspired Turquoise Pearl Drop Earrings, 1980
Located in New York, NY
Italian Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Exotic Etruscan Inspired Drop Post Earrings with Turquoise Pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12mm South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Behold the "Vintage Allure South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings," where classic elegance meets
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Tahitian Mother of Pearl Earrings Pendant Slide Jewelry Vintage Set
Located in New York, NY
this this stunning vintage set, featuring Tahitian and Mother of Pearl earrings and a coordinating
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1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Clip on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Clip-On Earrings are a stunning example of designer jewelry
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold Plate

18KY Gold Tahitian Mother of Pearl Post Omega Clip Button Vintage Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Mother of Pearl Omega Back Earrings Elevate
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Faux Pearl and Diamante Cluster Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce Chanel Haute Couture rhinestone and faux baroque pearl clip-on earrings by Maison Robert
Category

Mid-20th Century French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Kalinger Paris Gold and Black Crystal Earrings
By Kalinger Paris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Kalinger Paris large ornate gilt button clip-on earrings made in France with black and
Category

Late 20th Century French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Miriam Haskell Gold-Tone Crystal Pearly Beaded Bow Earrings circa 1980s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite Miriam Haskell Gold-Tone Crystal Pearly Beaded Bow Earrings from the circa
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Pink and Green Enamel Dogwood Flower Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These charming vintage clip-on earrings are designed in the shape of stylized dogwood flowers
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chanel Red and Pearl Anglo-Indian Statement Earrings
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exquisite scarce vintage Coco Chanel Anglo-Indian style statement clip-on earrings. The long
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

PARIS made in France gold beads dangle designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed PARIS • gold and silver tone with glass beads • vintage designer earrings
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

18K White Gold 11mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Vintage Drop Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ethereal and enchanting, these exquisite earrings feature luminous pearls nestled within a delicate
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Raspberry Drop Earrings Pink Tourmaline Cluster Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pink tourmaline cluster earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Pink
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt metal make these signed vintage Elsa Schiaparelli
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Napier Book Piece Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Beads Circa 1970s
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Napier Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Dangling Beads. Four rows of dangling beads are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pearl and Citrine Briolette Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired 14 karat yellow gold earrings, a luxurious and captivating piece
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

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

Retro Textured Bead Cluster Clip on Fashion Earrings, Brass, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Retro chic! These vintage clip on earrings feature a cluster of textured white beads with green and
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Black Onyx and Filigree
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage Mexican earrings feature long oval black onyx cabochons set in intricately crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold dangle beads designer clip on earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned FRANCOISE MONTAGUE • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France silver glass beaded designer clip on earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned FRANCOISE MONTAGUE • silver tone with glass beads • vintage designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold beaded glass designer clip on earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned FRANCOISE MONTAGUE • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold glass beads designer clip on earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned FRANCOISE MONTAGUE • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Monet Deco Inspired Tassel Earrings 1990s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Monet Tassel Earrings. Lavish beaded tassels drop away from a jewelled top to make the
Category

1990s Dangle Earrings

1950s Purple Bead and Gold-Tone Floral Clip-On Earrings, Attributed to Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
design popular in the 1950s, these earrings add vintage charm to any collection or ensemble. Period
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Faux Ruby and Turquoise Chandelier Earrings by William de Lillo
By William De Lillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage gilt metal clip-on statement earrings by William de Lillo, LTD circa 1970's. The chandelier
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise

Lisner Golden Clip On Earrings, Enamel, Faux Pearls, Vintage 1950s
By Lisner
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of vintage clip on earrings by Lisner. Features gold-plated floral motifs painted with
Category

20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage CHIPITA signed art glass dangle designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHIPITA • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer earrings
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

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

Vintage gold pink red flower dangle designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with lucite beads • vintage designer runway earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Dramatic Upcycled Earrings, Studio VL
By Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and Unusual Upcycled Earrings by Studio VL, composed of vintage rhinestone earrings with
Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
: VCARD40400 Style: Vintage Alhambra Earrings Stones: Carnelian: 2 stones (As each stone is unique, its color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels pearl and 18 karat yellow gold earrings, circa 1950. This
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Bead Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage bead earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 208 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Retro and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage bead earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Aracheli Studio, Chanel and Miriam Haskell produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 37 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead, uncut and round cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage bead earrings for sale are for women, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Bead Earrings?

Prices for vintage bead earrings start at $48 and top out at $5,999 with these earrings, on average, selling for $267.

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 Vintage Bead Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How 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.