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GUY LAROCH PARIS ear clips with 5 glas balls 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Large Vintage clips of incredible beauty by Guy Laroche Paris. 2 piece ear clips by Guy Laroche
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
$422 Sale Price / set
20% Off
CHANEL Clip-ON EARRING, anthrazit pearl with iconic CC Logo, signed 1970/80
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage CHANEL ear clip (Made in France), anthracite-colored large false, semicircular bead
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Turquoise and diamonds pendant earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage white gold turquoise diamond ear clips
Pair of removable 18K (750°/°°) white gold ear
Category
Vintage 1970s Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Monet X shape Ear Clips
By Monet
Located in Dubai, DU
Unlock the timeless sophistication of Monet with these exquisite X-shaped vintage ear clips, an
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Monet Marbelised Ear Clips
By Monet
Located in Dubai, DU
1980's Monet marbelised enamel ear clips, a stylish duo of eternal earrings that shimmer with
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Monet Floral Pearl Ear Clips
By Monet
Located in Dubai, DU
Luxuriously designed for a timeless aesthetic, these vintage Monet floral pearl ear clips add
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Fabulous Vintage Runway Chanel Ear Clips
By Chanel
Located in Teaneck, NJ
These are massive! Runway Chanel ear clips from the 1980s...Incredible!
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Iconic Of Vintage Chanel Ear Clips
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
1990s Large Chanel clip-on earrings with faux pearls,gold metal.
Made in France
Excellent
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Napier Swirl Red Glass Ear clips
By Napier
Located in Dubai, DU
Vintage Napier Swirl Red Glass Ear clips offer timeless beauty, bestowing upon the wearer a
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
bee ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970
s vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
length 3.7 cm, vintage parts date 1970s, clip-on so can be worn in different positions.
These earrings
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Other, Brass
Vintage Chanel Turnlock Double CC Logo Ear Clips
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, DU
Crafted from glossy gold-tone metal, these Vintage Chanel Turnlock Double CC Logo Ear Clips offer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Chanel Gripoix Earclips
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage ear clips hang beautifully.
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
$2,400 / set
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ear Clips 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Lacroix ear clips. Signed gilt metal items with resin centers. Original clip
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ear Clips 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Lacroix "hoop" ear clips. Signed gilt metal items with resin 'stones
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ear Clips 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Lacroix/Swarovski crystal ear clips. Signed gilt metal items with crystal
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ear Clips 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Lacroix ear clips. Signed gilt metal items with mounted resin, wood & faux
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
begonia with bee ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970
s vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
size:length 10cm
Total length 10 cm, pearl size 4 mm, vintage parts date 1970s, clip-on so can be worn in
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
ginkgo ear clip / vintage jewelry , 1970
s vintage parts, pearl jewelry
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage 1970s Japanese glass pearls, glass beads
size:length 7.5cm
An ear clip
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Tiffany
Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruffle Ear Clips 1960s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruffle Ear Clips 1960s
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COLLECTIBLE Vintage 50
s Clips Earing Miriam Haskell Frank Hess signé Amourelle
By Amourelle
Located in VERGT, FR
Absoluty Collectible Item
Vintage 50'S Earings
Signed Amourelle for Miriam Haskell & Frank Hess
Category
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Van Cleef
Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels
Feature Single Bezel-Set Diamonds for Eyes
Each Clip Appx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red Seahorses Earings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of Yves saint laurrent vintage seahorses earings.
Signed in the clasp.
Really good
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT by Roger Scemama Colourful Op Art Wood Ball Ear
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT by Roger Scemama Colourful Op Art Wood Ball Earrings Necklace Set
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Chaumet Paris 1.50 Carats of Diamonds Set in 18KT Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and contain the vintage French Hallmarks on the ear clips as well as the outside of the bottom of the
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
A fine vintage pair Chanel ear clips (1980).
Made in France
Excellent Condition
*Please
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
yamasakura ear clip / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
size:length 6cm
Since it is a clip type, it is less likely to hurt your ears.
The cherry blossoms are snugly
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass
EXCEPTIONAL Dior Germany Vintage necklace
Earings clips / Year 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in VERGT, FR
fashion houses of all time - DIOR!!
Measures 19" L Hallmarked: "Chr. Dior Germany / 1966
Clips earing
Category
Antique 1660s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Estate Vintage Diamond Loaded ‘3.50 Carat’ Ear Clips, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: earrings clips
Condition: excellent condition
Do you wish for a 360
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Lion
Lioness Ear Clips
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous ear clips by Mario Buccellati.
One is a male lion, one is a female lioness.
Created in
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Door Knocker Ear Clips with Diamonds, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Stunning platinum and diamond ear clips are the perfect earring for any occasion that calls for
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER gold Vintage Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 14K Yellow gold Flower form Ear Clips. Original Cartier Box. Stamped and Numbered by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
VALENTINO Vintage Ear Clips with Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of Vintage VALENTINO ear clips, gilded metal and rhinestones. 3 rhinestones are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Stunning Platinum and Diamond Vintage Ear Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips containing 4 Triangle Cut Daimonds totaling 3 Carats and Baguette
Category
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Vintage Ear Clips in Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Earrings creoles vintage twisted in yellow gold 18k (750°/°°)
French work of the 1970s of excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orchid Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are designed as stylized orchid flowers
With rendered petals and texturous gold
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ear Clip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earrings currently have 14k yellow gold clip backs.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Cornucopia Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings are designed as a cornucopia overflowing with oval cut amethysts - ranging in
Category
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Vintage Ear Clip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.25 x 1.25 inches and feature clip backs (post can be added).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 5.26 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald cut aquamarines weighing approximately 4.62 carats total
Transparent light blue in color - prong set in basket with fanning wire surround
Terminating with prong set...
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
1990s Diamond Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Cornucopia Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings are designed as a cornucopia overflowing with oval cut amethysts - ranging in
Category
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Leaf Motif 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Ear Clips
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.25 inches in length by 1.00 inch in width, and lever clip backs (posts can be added).
Category
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Trianon Coral Jade Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each earring centers a 13.0 mm round coral cabochon, opaque with robust reddish-orange color with moderate swirled color distribution
Surrounded by a halo of jade, translucent with ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950
s Mid-Century South Sea Pearl 3.00 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are stylized chestnut forms centering 12.0 mm South Sea pearls. Very well matched in
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1950
s McTeigue Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earring
By McTeigue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are designed as dynamic gold forms with a deeply ridged texture and scrolled volute
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1970
s Tiffany
Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Burst Vintage Ear-Clip Ea
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are designed as a dimensionally radiating burst motif. Comprised of polished gold and
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Gold Tubogas J-Hoop Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J hoop style earrings are designed as rounded tri-gold tubogas. With deeply ridged segments graduating in size. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 750 with Italian a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 2.18 CTW Diamond Platinum Ribbon Foliate Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as ribbon and foliate motif spray clusters featuring emerald cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 1.42 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity - prong set
With additional ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Paloma Picasso Tiffany
Co. 1989 18K Hammered Leaf Vintage Ear-Clip Earring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized puffy leaf forms with grooved vein detail
Featuring a fine hammer texture throughout
Completed by hinged omega backs
With looped hook for optional drop pendant...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Fanning Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensionally fanning gold wire scroll motif centering transitional cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 0.76 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity and prong set in pla...
Category
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.39 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Spray Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized scroll motifs with flaring wire spray
Featuring round brilliant and single cut diamonds
Prong and bead set throughout scroll and spray
With additional prong se...
Category
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Oval Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear-Clip Vintage Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
striking color contrast, making these vintage ear-clips a sophisticated and eye-catching addition to any
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sandalwood 1970s Ear Clips by René Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Zurich, CH
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold and sandalwood vintage ear clips by René Boivin, each composed of two
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier! Vintage ear clips with nautilis motif & incorporating central platinum plaques,with 36 old
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier! Vintage ear clips with nautilis motif & incorporating central platinum plaques,with 36 old
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef
Arpels 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips, 1960s
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat gold and diamond vintage ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Glamorous flower earrings
Category
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Palm Leaf Motif Ear-Clips – 1950s French Craftsmanship
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pair of vintage ear-clips, dating back to the 1950s, is finely crafted in 18K yellow gold and
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Dangling Clip-on Earrings with Rhinestones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Magistrales YSL vintage earings clips very imposing. Stunning Yves Saint Laurent stud earrings in
Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Vintage Ear Clip For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage ear clip for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage ear clip may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage ear clip has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany
Co., Van Cleef
Arpels and Bulgari are consistently popular. A vintage ear clip can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage ear clip, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Ear Clip?
The price for a vintage ear clip starts at $109 and tops out at $88,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,895.
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 Vintage Ear Clip
- 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 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.
- 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, 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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.
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