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Vintage Gilt Faux Diamante, Opal, and Pearl Earrings by William de Lillo
By William De Lillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage scarce clip-on statement earrings, comprised out of textured gilt metal (14k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Pearl
BICHE de BERE PARIS made in France gold beads dangle designer clip on earrings
By Biche de Bere
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed BICHE de BERE PARIS
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Icy White Aurora Borealis AB Crystal Clip On Earrings in Gold Finish, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
-on earrings in a luxurious gold finish. These vintage beauties are a testament to timeless elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Vintage GIVENCHY gold pearl door knocker designer clip on earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned GIVENCHY
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer clip on earrings
Category
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Navajo Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Leaf Motif Drop Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These handcrafted Navajo sterling silver earrings feature a graceful leaf motif and bezel-set black
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
J. Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Multi-Stone Inlay
Located in Milford, DE
These handcrafted Navajo earrings by J. Begay feature a bold open-circle hoop design in solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fan-Shaped Stud Earrings, 1980s
Located in Milford, DE
These sculptural fan motif stud earrings are crafted in sterling silver and inlaid with luminous
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Coral, Pearl
Vintage Mint Jade Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
White Color with Pink Tone
Salmon Pressed Coral
Vintage mint Color Carved Oriental Beads
The earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Multi-Stone Drop Earrings in Rhodium
Located in Milford, DE
evoke a regal, vintage-inspired feel. These earrings are a perfect choice for cocktail attire or formal
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst, Rhodium
Vintage gold rhinestone dangle designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and seed beads
• vintage designer earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl Bell Earrings, SdesR by Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Cultured Pearl and Bell Earrings, modernized and reconfigured from antique elements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Dalsheim Amber Lucite Faceted Dome Clip-On Earrings, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage Dalsheim earrings feature bold, oversized amber Lucite domes with a richly faceted
Category
20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amber
AVON signed vintage gold faux jade carnelian designer clip on earrings
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with lucite beads
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Unsigned 1960s Amber Glass Dangle Chandelier Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These unsigned 1960s clip-on earrings bring a warm, vintage glow with their cascading chandelier
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl
Vintage Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage mint Color Carved Oriental Beads
The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
makers from the mid-20th century.
Perfect for evening wear or a vintage-inspired look, these earrings
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Onyx
1950s Clear Rhinestone Silver-Tone Waterfall Chandelier Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
shimmer with every step, making these earrings a standout accessory for evening wear or vintage-inspired
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Italian 1950s Hand-Painted Murano Glass Floral Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These charming 1950s Italian clip-on earrings feature beautifully hand-painted Murano glass domes
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Coro 1950s Clear Rhinestone Gold-Tone Textured Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These elegant 1950s clip-on earrings by Coro showcase the brand’s signature mid-century glamour
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Sarah Coventry Textured Gold Tone Floral Clip-On Earrings, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage clip-on earrings by Sarah Coventry feature a bold floral design rendered in richly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Boucher Rhinestone Leaf Motif Gold Tone Clip-On Earrings, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage Boucher earrings feature an elegant leaf motif rendered in gold-tone metal and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Vintage unique gold glass unsigned designer drop clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage clip on earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.88
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Coral, Pearl
Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
with Pink Tone
Salmon Pressed Coral
Vintage mint Color Carved Oriental Beads
The earrings from the
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Jade, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
$952 Sale Price
25% Off
ART Orange Enameled Metal Flower Teardrop Dangle Clip-On Earrings, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage earrings by ART feature elongated teardrop drops crafted in enameled metal, finished
Category
20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Enamel, Gold
Florenza Green Rhinestone Faux Pearl Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
piece for collectors and lovers of vintage jewelry, these earrings add bold color and sparkle to any
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl
1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
Ballesteros
Description:
Crafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1950s, these vintage sterling silver earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Blue and Green Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings with Filigree Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
: Very good vintage condition with minimal age-appropriate wear
These earrings are perfect for
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France vintage gold beased 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
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Rhodium-Plated Crystal Pavé Dome Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These glamorous Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings feature a high-domed silhouette, fully encrusted
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Green Glass and Crystal Gold-Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage clip-on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane showcase the designer’s flair for regal
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Lawrence Vrba Black Fringe Statement Earrings
By Lawrence Vrba
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
being larger than 4 inches, he uses his own collection of vintage beads and rhinestones. These earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold coral lapis 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
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold coral pearl 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
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
FRANCOISE MONTAGUE made in France gold silver glass designer clip on earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned FRANCOISE MONTAGUE
• gold and silver tone with glass beads
• vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
$316 Sale Price
33% Off
Joseff of Hollywood Green Glass and Rhinestone Gold-Tone Chandelier Clip-On
Located in Milford, DE
chandelier earrings by Joseff of Hollywood evoke the opulence of vintage film glamour. Set in antique gold
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Lisner Gold Tone Aurora Borealis and Faux Pearl Leaf Motif Necklace, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This elegant vintage necklace by Lisner captures the charm of 1950s costume jewelry with its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Coventry Gold Tone Chain Necklace with Aurora Borealis Crystal Ball Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
-brushed finish, giving it a sophisticated vintage character. It fastens with a spring ring clasp and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Coral and Crystal Gold-Plated Starburst Clip-On
Located in Milford, DE
vintage clip-on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane showcase the designer’s love for vibrant color and ornate
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Vintage Statement Golden Beaded Cuff
Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Statement Beaded Cuff and Earrings Set. A celebration of the 1960s. An incredible suite
Category
Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets
Vintage Statement Beaded Pearl Collar
Earring Set 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Statement Beaded Pearl Collar and Earring set. A dramatic and opulent V style collar is
Category
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver Black Spinel Beaded Tassel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Milford, DE
earrings, handcrafted with shimmering faceted beads and sterling silver findings.
The necklace is composed
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
Vintage silver tone aurora crystal beaded cluster designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with crystals
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Langani Multi Strand White Beaded Necklace and Pair Of Clip On Earrings
By Langani
Located in North Miami, FL
has even more beads and strands than most hence the cost. It has matching clip on beaded earrings that
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Kenzo Vintage White Beads Pearl Flower Leaf 3 Gold Set Necklace Brooch Earrings
By Kenzo
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenzo Vintage 1990s White Circle Round Beads Pearls Flower Leaf Branch 3 Three Elegant Gift
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Chaumet Pearl Earrings and Necklace Set
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
inches long
Earrings 13/16 inch diameter
Category
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Florenza Boris Aurealis Crystal Circular Pin
Clip On Earrings Vintage
By Florenza
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage signed Florenza mid century pin and earrings set are the most spectacular boris
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
CHANEL Vintage 1994 Gold Pearl Fringe Tassel Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand: Chanel
Period: Approx. 1994
Serial No.: 94A
Model: Clip-On Earring
Category
1990s French Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Blue AB Crystal Demi Parure, Pin
Clip On Earrings, Aurora Borealis
Located in Milford, DE
vintage blue crystal demi parure, featuring a mesmerizing brooch and matching clip-on earrings. Each piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage artisan black dangle clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• black seed beads
• vintage designer clip on earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage gold tone aurora crystals massive waterfall necklace earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer necklace earrings set
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Vintage gold tone dangle cluster crystal balls designer brooch earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer brooch earrings set
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Beaded Necklace and Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Beaded Necklace and Earrings Set
Measurements:
EARRINGS
Height: 0.78
Category
20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
aster ring earring / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:swarovski,vintage parts,glass beads,brass,vintage parts 1960S
size:length 3cm
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Brass
yamasakura ring earring / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:1970’s vintage parts,glass beads,stainlessbrass,cotton pearl,wood pearl,swarovski
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
yamasakura line earring / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:glass beads,glass beadsbrass,wood pearl,swarovski
size:length 6.2cm
You can use 2way
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Laguna Pastel Necklace
Earrings
By Laguna
Located in London, GB
An exquisite triple strand Art glass necklace and matching clip on earrings by Laguna, c.1958
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique Bracelet
Earrings Vintage Regency Bracelet
Earring Set Green Crystal
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Antique Bracelet & Earrings Vintage Regency Bracelet & Earrings Green Crystal
Bracelet Length: 7
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Crystal
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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, 2024One 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, 2023To 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.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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, 2022The 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, 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 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.
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