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Diamond Platinum Swirl Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
security clip backs for pierced ears, these earrings remain in very good condition!!
Weight is approx
Category
1960s Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Faceted Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold earrings, they are
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Fringe Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Estate Convertible Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and were recently professionally cleaned and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Enamel Flower Earrings Diamond Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Button Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
omega backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1.80ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
within a plain scalloped border.
These vintage earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Flying Bug Figural Earrings With Pearls By Joan Rivers, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestone accents
- Post earring backs for pierced ears
- By Joan Rivers (signed on verso)
- Circa 1990s
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Stud Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Triangle Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were recently professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Briolette Drop Earrings Estate 18k Brushed Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 13.5 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold Mismatched Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 4.6
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Long Drops Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are great for day or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with hook backings for pierced ears
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Briolette Drop Earrings Estate 18k Brushed Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 13.5 grams
Stones: Six
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Walking Panther Panthere Large Hoop Yellow and White Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Walking Panther Panthere Large Hoop Earrings by Cartier.
These earrings
Category
20th Century French Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Charming retro earrings
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
These delightful vintage
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Chrome Diopside Earrings Estate 10k Yellow Gold Long Chandelier Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
& butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition and were recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Owl Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with hook backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition. We have not cleaned them
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings Mixed Cut Square Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Turquoise Drop Earrings Estate 18k Yellow Gold Long Drops Large Chandelier
Located in Torrance, CA
evening wear. The earrings are fitted with hook backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Fairy Earrings Estate Diamond Drops Wings Onyx Jewelry
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
with nude figural drops to the base. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1989 Tiffany
Co Amethyst Earrings Sterling Silver 1.5" Drops Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were recently professionally
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Round Earrings
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Washington Depot, CT
framed in gold
Earrings are for pierced ears.
Stamped Lagos Caviar 750 925
7.2 dwt / 11.2 g
Very
Category
20th Century Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Cummings Positive
Negative Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Black Jade Inlay.
These earrings are for pierced ears.
Details:
Weight: 22.7 grams
Measurements: 23mm x
Category
1970s American Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Black Jade
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered/ Hi-Polished Braided Hoop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
braid of alternating hammered and hi polished gold. The earrings are pierced with a french clip back
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered/ Hi-Polished Braided Hoop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
braid of alternating hammered and hi polished gold. The earrings are pierced with a french clip back
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Diamond Ribbon Earrings Drops Vintage 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ridged Oval Hoop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Drops Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earlobe. The earrings are fitted with post backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Hoop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Scrolled Design Drops Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earlobe. The earrings are fitted with post backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilt Textured Door Knocker Earrings With Crystal Pavé By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
drop
- Post earring backs for pierced ears
- By Givenchy (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Large Bamboo Hoop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
statement on the earlobe. The earrings are fitted with post to clip backings for pierced ears.
The earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michele Della Valle Rock Crystal Black Onyx Emerald White Gold Earrings
By Michele della Valle
Located in Southampton, PA
pearl stones: 130 Emeralds, Black Onyx, 2 crystals 21mm each.
These earrings are for pierced ears
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Carved Amethyst Earrings Diamond Estate 18k White Gold Long Pendant Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in good condition and were recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colored Sapphire Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Studs
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with post and tension backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Interchangeable Earrings Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Hoop
Located in Torrance, CA
for pierced ears.
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The earrings are hallmarked "750" for 18k
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Large Fleurette Flower Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
& Arpels box and a service paper from a VCA store.
***These earrings are for pierced ears.***
Details
Category
1990s French Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post and extended butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Magic Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic White Coral Alhambra Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 2 motifs of
Category
20th Century French Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.60Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Stud Earrings Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive stud earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated square setting of each
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Roberto Coin Pois Moi Black and White Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
carat ruby
These earrings are for pierced ears.
Retail Price: $9,000 plus tax.
Details:
Measurements
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Retro Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Each of these
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mismatched Diamond Hoop Earrings Four Leaf Clover Cross Vintage Round Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with post & clip backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Drop Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Ametrine Pink Tourmaline Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post & large butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gemstone Drop Earrings Estate 18k White Gold Ametrine Pink Tourmaline Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post & large butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.84Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings - Vintage Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
basket style setting.
These stud style earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a
Category
1990s English Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marina B Diamond Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Southampton, PA
tourmalines 15mm x 18mm each. 2 cabochon sapphires 6mm x 8mm each
2 onyx stones
These earrings are for pierced
Category
1980s French Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Gemstone Earrings 2.5" Drops Estate 14k Yellow Gold Briolette Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with post backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in good condition and were recently lightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maple Leaf Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Screw Backings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced ears or non-pierced ears. The earrings can be converted to post and butterfly backings if desired
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hidalgo Starfish Earrings Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Estate Jewelry
By Hidalgo
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced starfish design. The stylish earrings can easily transition from day to evening wear. The earrings
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Dangle Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
fit. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.40Ct Sapphire 1.10ct Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond vintage earrings have been crafted in 9k white gold.
The pierced decorated
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 3.20Ct Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated, cluster style earrings are each ornamented with an impressive feature oval cut ruby
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage Antique Edwardian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pierced wear.
Each earring measures 2-1/8” inch from the top to the bottom.
The total net weight is
Category
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef
Arpels 1970s 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels large door knocker earrings, featuring platinum pierced clip tops, each pave-set
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.70ct Sapphire and 1.45ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond earrings have been crafted in 18ct white gold.
The pierced decorated
Category
20th Century Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Red Coral Strawberry Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 50s Diamond Earrings 14k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Screw Backings
Located in Torrance, CA
non-pierced and pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition.
Particulars:
Weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Textured Heart Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Studs
Located in Torrance, CA
border. The earrings are fitted with post and hinged backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Climbers Letter Initial S Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Pierced Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of vintage pierced earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 133 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage pierced earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Napier, Yves Saint Laurent and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage pierced earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage pierced earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Vintage Pierced Earrings?
On average, vintage pierced earrings at 1stDibs sell for $225, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $30,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Pierced 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 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 8, 2023Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023There is no single best earring for multiple piercings. Hoops, studs, dangles and drops can all be good options. When creating stacked looks, think about size. Many people choose to wear larger earrings closest to the lobe. Also, consider the diameter of your piercing and be sure to select pieces that will fit. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of 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 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 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.
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