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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
Vintage Concave Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Pear Shaped Teardrop Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snowflake Drop Earrings Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stars Long Dangle Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
hook backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition.
Particulars
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Backings Estate Jewelry Ocean Sea
Located in Torrance, CA
a comfortable fit on the ear lobe. The earrings are fitted with post and omega backings for pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Round Orb Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Braided
Located in Torrance, CA
& butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition and were recently
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.40Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
border.
These impressive diamond earrings, for pierced ears, each secure to the reverse with a post and
Category
1960s Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl Earrings 18 Karat Gold Round Drops Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
deign in a star motif. The earrings feature hook and lever backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl 1" Hoop Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were recently professionally cleaned and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Arrow Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drops Fine Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 3.3 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Pre Owned
Located in Torrance, CA
feature screw backings for pierced or non-pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Shrimp Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
& butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 5.3
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Cultured Pearl Hoop Earrings White Quartz 14 Karat Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
wear. The earrings are fitted with post and clip backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sodalite Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Oval Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
are comfortable on the earlobe. The earrings are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Studs Fine Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Vintage, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond vintage earrings have been crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, multi strand
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Pendant Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold Swirls Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition and we recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany
Co. Atlas Earrings Vintage 1995 Sterling Silver 18k Gold Fine Jewelry
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
& Co. The shrimp earrings are fitted with posts and double hinged omega backings for pierced ears
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Jade Earrings 14 Karat Gold Teardrop Shaped Estate Fine Jewelry Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 12.9
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Peridot Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Signed Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
, with a ridged design to the base. The clip earrings are fitted with hinged backings for pierced ears or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 70s Opal Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Clip on Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced or non-pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition.
Particulars
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Onyx Gold Nugget Earrings 14 Karat Round Hoops Freeform Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
post and screw on backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Coral Earrings Large Flowers Estate 14k Yellow Gold Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are fitted with hook backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Chandelier Earrings Estate 14 Karat Gold Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
screw 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
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Design Lever Backings Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
are fitted with lever backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted Lapis Lazuli Shell Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Fine Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1984 Tiffany
Co Earrings 13mm Mabe Pearls Paloma Picasso Vintage 18k Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
evening look. The earrings are fitted with posts and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings Square 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
wear and are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Tigers Eye Earrings 14 Karat Gold Pendant Drops Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
wire backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original condition.
Particulars
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good original
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Earrings 18k Gold Lily Pad Michael Banzhaf Studio Jewelry, 1990
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Heart Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
good sparkle and fire. The earrings are fitted with post and double hinged omega backings for pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Drop Earrings Estate 14 Karat Gold Peridot Amethyst Blue Topaz
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
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Golf Ball Earrings
Tee Estate 14k Yellow Gold Fine Sporting Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are fitted with post and screw backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Red Gems 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Small dome of round shape
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Each of these antique earrings
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s 3.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum White Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings secure to the reverse with a platinum hinged clip on fastening for non pierced ears.
These
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Gemstone Leaf Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co Long Mesh Drop Earrings Diamond Elsa Peretti Vintage 18k Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with hook backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were lightly
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Drop Earrings Cultured Pearls Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate 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 Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Small Hoop Spike Earrings Diamond Small Hoops 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 2.1 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Freeform
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with hook post & lever backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mixed Cut Smoky Quartz Drop Earrings Estate 14k White Gold Drops Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with post and screw backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Teardrop Clips
Located in Torrance, CA
hinged omega backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in good condition and were recently
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings Estate 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 6 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Sapphire Rock Crystal Square Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
day or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings Estate 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 6 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Flower Drop Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Long Dangle Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears
The earrings are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 13.68Ct Amethyst Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
unembellished circular white gold border.
These vintage earrings for non-pierced ears secure to the reverse
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
.
These earrings are for pierced ears.
Details:
Weight: 12.9 grams
Measurements: 30mm x 20mm
Stamped
Category
1980s American Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Estate Aquamarine Large Hoop Drop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent original condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 19.1 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.25" Length Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
on backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in very good condition and were lightly cleaned and
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Coral Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Italy Shrimp
Located in Torrance, CA
or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with posts and hinged omega backings for pierced ears.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briolette Coral Drop Earrings 2.5" Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Italy
Located in Torrance, CA
evening look. The earrings are fitted with hook and hinged backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted Onyx Diamond Shell Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post and hinged omega backings for pierced ears.
The earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings Cluster Estate 14 Karat Gold Flower Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears.
The earrings are in excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k 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, 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.
- 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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