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Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H color and vs clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.65 carat.
The box is not included.
Please contact
Category
1990s European Artisan Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire
Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Pastel Sapphire & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
$806 Sale Price
35% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby
Multi Pastel Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Sapphire & Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pair of exquisite earrings each hold a deep blue sapphire measuring 40pts each and the
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pair of exquisite earrings each hold a deep blue sapphire measuring 50pts each and the
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Chanel Vintage 1980 Gripoix Sapphire Cabochon CC Coco Logo Circle Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Navy Blue Cabochon Engraved CC Coco Logo Monogram Circle
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 12.90ctw GIA Oval Sapphire
Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking pair of vintage statement earrings is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and
Category
1970s Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Round Sapphire
Pearl Textured Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Prong Set - Deep Greenish Blue Color
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal
Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Diamond Sapphire Swirl Earrings Vintage 14k White Gold Round Stud Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond & sapphire earrings crafted in 14k white gold (circa 1980s).
Diamonds total an
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Givenchy Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Leaf Hoop Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Arty Gripoix Sparkling Crystals Emerald Sapphire
Category
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald, Ruby
Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
From the “Capri
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Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Sapphire, Ruby
Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,005 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby
Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel color Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$939 Sale Price
35% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire
Diamond Necklace
Earrings Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond cluster stud earrings, with an oval faceted sapphire in each centre
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pink Opal
Multi Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pink Opal & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$1,110 Sale Price
25% Off
Cartier vintage ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1978.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond earrings by Cartier London. A pair of yellow gold earrings, set
Category
1970s English Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Rainbow Hoop Earrings with 13 Carats of Natural Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Vibrant and captivating, these vintage rainbow hoop earrings are crafted in rich 18 karat yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Aqua
Sapphire Crystal Earrings RARE The 1970 Collection
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Aqua Blue Earrings crafted by the House in the year of 1970 with Marc Bohan
Category
1970s Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Vintage Christian Dior Sapphire
Aqua Fancy Cut Crystal Dome Earrings Rare1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Our Vintage Dior Sapphire Earrings. Oversize domed crystal statement earrings from the House of
Category
1980s French Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Earrings natural 2.3 ctw cornflower Sapphire solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr.
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage Earrings decorated with six chanel set natural likely Ceylon Sapphires of
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 10.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with two Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of
Category
1970s Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 31 carat total weight sapphire diamond 18k gold platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage 1970s earrings in 18k gold and platinum showcase vibrant no-heat Sri Lankan sapphires
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Sapphire Crystal Tear Water Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Tear Water Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14k and Sterling Silver Polki Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and bold, these striking earrings feature a geometric design with a central diamond
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Earrings natural 4.5ct Sapphire 1.12ct Diamonds solid 18 Gold / 9gr
Located in SE
Sapphires 9 mm x 7 mm x 4.25 mm deep / ca 2.25ct each and total of 28 natural old European cut Diamonds Ø 2
Category
1950s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Rare Statement Flawed Sapphire Glass Earrings 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An outstanding pair of vintage KJL Sapphire earrings oozing glamour and style. Featuring a
Category
1980s Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Dome Openwork Gold Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 3D Vivid Textured Ruby Emerald Sapphire Citrine Pink Red Blue
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Evil Eye Sapphire Oval Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Evil Eye Sapphire Navy Blue Oval Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated amethyst sapphire crystals clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway earrings
Category
1980s German Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Art Deco Style Convertible Sapphire and Diamond Target Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of Art Deco style convertible diamond and sapphire target earrings set in platinum
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 14 Karat Gold and Sterling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These vintage chandelier earrings are a true testament to timeless beauty and meticulous
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow...
Vintage Retro 18k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Ruby Sapphire Floral Flower Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Blue Color
Category
20th Century Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sterling silver marked sapphire glass swirl design old clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed STERLING
• sterling silver with glass stones
• vintage designer earrings
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
EK signed vintage gold tone ruby sapphire glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed EK
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Heart Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs1-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire 2 ct.
The box is not included.
Please contact for
Category
1980s Artisan Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 4.00 Carat Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Omega Clip Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.00 Carat Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Omega Clip Earrings 18k Gold. The earrings measure
Category
1970s Vintage Sapphire Earrings
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European Sapphire and Diamonds flower studs in solid 18K Yellow
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Leaf Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.65 ct.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
PWC signed vintage gold tone sapphire eyes eagle designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed PWC
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Vintage 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire .50 Ct Diamond Long Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Dangly Sweetness
These lovely long drop earrings are 1940/45 ca
Still Art deco influenced, finely
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel and Diamond Earrings, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat yellow gold, burgundy enamel, Cabochon sapphires, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
oval cut natural oval Blue Sapphires 5 x 4 mm / ca.0.5 ct each.
Each Sapphire is surrounded with 10
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Circle Studs Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish sapphire & diamond circle stud earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s).
Round
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD gold sapphire cherub designer runway clip on earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KARL LAGERFELD
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer runway earrings
Category
20th Century French Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire
Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue & Multi Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Blue
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
$1,170 Sale Price
35% Off
Gemstone Cluster Earrings Dome Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of gemstone cluster earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Round brilliant cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal, South Sea Pearls
Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, South Sea Pearls & Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Natural Blue Opal
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$945 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire
Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue & Multi Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Blue
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage stud Halo Earrings 1.6ctw Sapphires 1.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine British vintage flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold.
Wires hallmarked
Category
1970s English Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ciro
SCP
1930s Art Deco Silver and Sapphire Paste Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
focal point of each earring is a striking oval-cut, claw set, sapphire blue paste stone. The earrings
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Silver
Vintage Earrings natural 1.6 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 18 White Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangles from ca. 1970s -1980s in solid 18K White Gold decorated with two pear
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted trapeze shape Mother of Pearls measuring 15x80 mm depicting a
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1990s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage Sputnik-style clip-on earrings, exuding timeless elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Sapphire Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Retro are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage sapphire earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Christian Dior, Tiffany
Co. and Van Cleef
Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Sapphire versions from the 117 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage sapphire earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our vintage sapphire earrings for sale are for women, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Vintage Sapphire Earrings?
On average, vintage sapphire earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,419, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $35,609 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 Sapphire 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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