How can you tell if earrings are vintage?

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.

How do you use vintage clip-on earrings?

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.

Why are most vintage earrings clip-ons?

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.

Are screw back earrings vintage?

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.

How do you wear vintage clip-on earrings?

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.

Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Turquoise And 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Turquoise Cabochons

Clip On Turquoise Earrings

Bvlgari Earrings Bvlgari Bvlgari

Bulgari Cabochon

Coral Cabochon

Emerald Cabochon Drop

Jade Cabochon

Category

1980s European Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Earring

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Retro Pair Of Platinum And Cabochon Ruby Ear-studs

Located in Firenze, IT

Round earstuds earrings in platinum and centered a cabochon ruby. Diameter 12mm Weight: 7.38gr.

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Pair Of Platinum And Cabochon Ruby Ear-studs

Retro Pair Of Platinum And Cabochon Ruby Ear-studs

$2,154

Vintage Angel Skin Pink Coral Cabochon Oval Cut Clip On Framed Earrings 18k Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Angel Skin Pink Coral Cabochon Oval Cut Clip On Framed Earrings 18k Gold. The earrings

Category

1970s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angel Skin Pink Coral Cabochon Oval Cut Clip On Framed Earrings 18k Gold

$2,860 Sale Price

20% Off

Lavender Cabochon Jade with Green Jade Halo Clip on Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.4 Grams Gemstone: Lavender and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Cabochon Jade with Green Jade Halo Clip on Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

$2,495

Vintage gold ruby red glass cabochon clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

1980s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Vintage gold ruby red glass cabochon clip on earrings

$225

Mercedes Robirosa Style Gilded Metal Earrings with Glass Cabochons

By Mercedes Robirosa

Located in Atlanta, GA

These Ultra-chic dangling clip-on earrings have a design reminiscent of Mercedes Robirosa's work

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mercedes Robirosa Style Gilded Metal Earrings with Glass Cabochons

$395

Vintage Leo de Vroomen Amethyst Cabochon and 18 Karat Gold Non-Pierced Earrings

By Leo de Vroomen

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These striking amethyst earrings from designer Leo de Vroomen are absolutely gorgeous. Bold in both

Category

1990s English Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Leo de Vroomen Amethyst Cabochon and 18 Karat Gold Non-Pierced Earrings

$12,500 / set

Large 14K Gold Cushion Cabochon Polished Lapis Lazuli Bezel Set Button Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

These beautiful button earrings are very well crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature a pair

Category

1980s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold Cushion Cabochon Polished Lapis Lazuli Bezel Set Button Earrings

$2,398

Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings with Resin Cabochons

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino - Golden metal clip-on earrings with resin cabochons. Additional information: Condition

Category

1980s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings with Resin Cabochons

$418

Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings with Pearly Cabochon

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Gold-plated metal clip earrings with pearly cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions

Category

1970s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings with Pearly Cabochon

$900

Vintage 14k Gold 40ctw Large Domed Cabochon Amethyst Bezel Set Button Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

You are looking at gorgeous vintage pair of earrings that are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and

Category

1970s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 40ctw Large Domed Cabochon Amethyst Bezel Set Button Earrings

$2,298

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Green Resin Cabochon Dangling Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage oxidized silver tone twisted wire hoop dangling earrings (clip-on

Category

20th Century French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Green Resin Cabochon Dangling Earrings

$957

AGL Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Stud / Clip Earring 18 Kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

AGL Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Stud/clip Earring 18 Kt Gold 15 Carat blue

Category

20th Century Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Stud / Clip Earring 18 Kt Gold

$39,000

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Textured Floral Leaf Frame Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

This vintage pair of earrings are crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and feature a unique and

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Textured Floral Leaf Frame Earrings

$3,390

Chanel Earrings in Gilded Metal, Paved with Glass Cabochons

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in gilded metal, paved with glass cabochons and mother-of

Category

1990s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Earrings in Gilded Metal, Paved with Glass Cabochons

$3,003

Leslie Block Ruby Enamel Purple Cabochon Byzantine Statement Earrings, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Purple and green domed cabochons - Clip on earring backs - By Leslie Block (signed on verso) - Circa

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Leslie Block Ruby Enamel Purple Cabochon Byzantine Statement Earrings, 1980s

$231 Sale Price

20% Off

European Classic Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Cabochon Of Coral

Located in Miami, FL

Magnificent clip-on earrings with Italian coral. Fabulous pair of contemporary clips-on earrings

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

European Classic Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Cabochon Of Coral

$5,160 Sale Price / set

20% Off

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Doorknocker Earrings

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Ear Clips, a mesmerizing pair designed to captivate. These ear clips, adorned with cabochon oval and

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Doorknocker Earrings

$45,300

Mother Pearl Leaf Leaves Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Drop Vintage Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and magnificent 25 carats Mother of Pearl leaves earrings surrounded with 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Pearl Leaf Leaves Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Drop Vintage Earrings

$1,561

0.50 Carat Diamond and Cabochon Gemstone Dangle Earrings 14 Karat in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

: Emerald center gemstones Earring Measurements: 14.5mm x 7.5mm x 27mm Closure: Post friction Total Weight

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond and Cabochon Gemstone Dangle Earrings 14 Karat in Stock

$2,090

Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Oval Citrine Orange Cabochon Openwork Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gripoix Baroque Heart Oval Citrine Orange Cabochon Openwork Jelly Belly

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Oval Citrine Orange Cabochon Openwork Earrings

$1,083

Cabochon Tourmaline and Diamond Earclips

Located in New York, NY

A chic pair of 18 karat yellow gold earclips centering cabochon tourmalines and embellished with

Category

1960s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cabochon Tourmaline and Diamond Earclips

$6,200

Christian Dior Vintage Large Turquoise Black Cabochon Crystals Earrings Gold

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Turquoise Blue Black Cabochon Circle Dots Cube Crystals Diamond

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Turquoise Black Cabochon Crystals Earrings Gold

$1,275

Isaky Paris Vintage Orange Brown Resin Cabochons Dangling Earrings

Located in Nice, FR

ISAKY Paris vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring irregular 3-D resin cabochons

Category

20th Century French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Isaky Paris Vintage Orange Brown Resin Cabochons Dangling Earrings

$311

Vintage Christian Dior Flawed Emerald Glass Cabochon Earrings 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of Vintage Dior Emerald Cabochon Earrings. Sublime, juicy and rich flawed emerald cabochon

Category

1980s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Vintage Christian Dior Flawed Emerald Glass Cabochon Earrings 1980s

$871

Retro Oval Cabochon Turquoise Gold Clip-On Earrings, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

These elegant retro clip-on earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with genuine Arizona

Category

1960s American Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Oval Cabochon Turquoise Gold Clip-On Earrings, 1960s

$4,725

Vintage Style Cabochon Jade and Pave Diamond Pierced Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

setting. These stunning earrings each feature a single oval cabochon natural jadeite stone bezel set in

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style Cabochon Jade and Pave Diamond Pierced Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

$4,750 / set

Christian Lacroix Earrings Large Heart Shape Cabochons Statement Vintage 90s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned vintage and rare Christian Lacroix oversized heart-shaped earrings with colorful cabochons

Category

1990s French Baroque Revival Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Christian Lacroix Earrings Large Heart Shape Cabochons Statement Vintage 90s

$556 Sale Price

20% Off

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons

Located in Milford, DE

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons by Talleres de Los

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons

$400

Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Gold Metal Oval Cabochon Clip On Earrings

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the glamour of the 80s with these gorgeous vintage Gianfranco Ferré oval earrings. A true

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Gold Metal Oval Cabochon Clip On Earrings

$251

French Designer MCL Gilt Metal Clip Earrings with Blue Cabochons

Located in Atlanta, GA

MCL, a French designer, designed these lovely clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The earrings have a

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Designer MCL Gilt Metal Clip Earrings with Blue Cabochons

$225

Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings Paved with Resin Cabochons

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings paved with resin cabochons. Additional

Category

1990s French Artist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings Paved with Resin Cabochons

$4,308

Dior Long Earrings Clips in Gold Metal and Red Cabochon

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Long earrings clips in gold metal and red cabochon. Additional information

Category

1990s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dior Long Earrings Clips in Gold Metal and Red Cabochon

$1,561

Red Glass Cabochon Coin Statement Earrings By Edouard Rambaud, 1990s

By Edouard Rambaud

Located in McKinney, TX

diameter - Gold plated hardware - Red glass cabochons - Clip on earring backs - By Edouard Rambaud

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Red Glass Cabochon Coin Statement Earrings By Edouard Rambaud, 1990s

$398 Sale Price

20% Off

1980 s CHRISTIAN DIOR textured gilt earrings with black cabochons

By Christian Dior

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Textured, gilt metal earrings with jet black cabochons from Christian Dior dating to the 1980's

Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

1980 s CHRISTIAN DIOR textured gilt earrings with black cabochons

$175

$13,850 / item

CHARLES JOURDAN Vintage Gold Tone Resin Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

By Charles Jourdan

Located in Nice, FR

CHARLES JOURDAN vintage textured gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with a green resin cabochon

Category

20th Century French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHARLES JOURDAN Vintage Gold Tone Resin Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

$359

Oversized Coral Cabochon Pearl Statement Earrings By Karl Lagerfeld, 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in McKinney, TX

1.75" - Matte gold plate - Faux orange coral resin cabochons - Faux pearls - Clip on earring backs

Category

1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Oversized Coral Cabochon Pearl Statement Earrings By Karl Lagerfeld, 1980s

$716 Sale Price

$781

Vintage 14K Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis W/ Flare Open Work Frame Tear Drop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

These beautiful vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of

Category

1960s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro, Paris Statement Cabochon Art Glass Earrings 1970s

$1,709

Gold, Diamond, and Cabochon Sapphire Oval Earrings by Designer Niva

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of 14K yellow gold earrings centered around oval, cabochon, cut sapphires measuring 10mm X

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold, Diamond, and Cabochon Sapphire Oval Earrings by Designer Niva

$11,000

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Triangle Beige Enamel Black Cabochon Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Triangle Beige Enamel Black Cabochon Chunky Clip Earrings

Category

1980s German Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Triangle Beige Enamel Black Cabochon Earrings

$451

Onyx Cabochon Twisted Drop Hoop Statement Earrings By Karl Lagerfeld, 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in McKinney, TX

" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - Faux onyx (black resin) cabochons - By Karl Lagerfeld (signed

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Onyx Cabochon Twisted Drop Hoop Statement Earrings By Karl Lagerfeld, 1980s

$311 Sale Price

$1,659

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Resin Costume Amber Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Resin Costume Amber Cabochon Clip-On Earrings are a striking

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Earrings Cabochon

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Resin Costume Amber Cabochon Clip-On Earrings

$375

Chanel Baroque Clip-on Gilded Metal Earrings with Pearly Cabochon Rhinestones

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel- (Made in France) Clip-on gilded metal earrings decorated with a pearly cabochon and

Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Baroque Clip-on Gilded Metal Earrings with Pearly Cabochon Rhinestones

$1,855

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Vintage Earrings Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage earrings cabochon for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 392 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage earrings cabochon may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage earrings cabochon from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage earrings cabochon of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 55, is particularly popular. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. Finding a vintage earrings cabochon for sale for women should be easy, but there are 68 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Earrings Cabochon?

The price for a vintage earrings cabochon starts at $53 and tops out at $47,944 with these earrings, on average, selling for $947.

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 Earrings Cabochon

How can you tell if earrings are vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do you use vintage clip-on earrings?
1 Answer
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.
Why are most vintage earrings clip-ons?
1 Answer
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.
Are screw back earrings vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do you wear vintage clip-on earrings?
1 Answer
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.

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