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Turquoise Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold cocktail earrings, featuring teardrop shaped turquoise in the center, surrounded
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Coco Chanel "Gripoix" Lavender Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
with the beautiful lavender glass teardrops which complete the earrings. Their condition is excellent
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Crystal Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
Ilias Lalaounis designs are exceptionally unique and painstakingly crafted. This pair of teardrop
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Late 20th Century Greek Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alfred Philippe for Trifari 1940s Crystal Leaf design clip on Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and rare signed Trifari Retro 1940s Twinkle stylized leaf design clip on earrings
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1940s American Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Purple Amethyst Halo Teardrop Set, Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Purple Amethyst Halo Teardrop Gift Set, Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold
Category

1980s German Art Deco Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Dangle Teardrop Earrings #21951
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Dangle Teardrop Earrings Catch everyone's eye with these teardrop earrings! These
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings #14798
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This gorgeous set of teardrop earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold! Size: 43.6mm X 12mm X
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Teardrop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop earrings, measuring 1 1/8
Category

1990s American Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Dangle Teardrop Earrings #21744
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Dangle Teardrop Earrings - These dangle earrings feature an elegant, flowing
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20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings #18757
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings- These elegant earrings in Elsa
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20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Peretti Rock Crystal 18k Gold Teardrop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Teardrop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold by Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold by Elsa Peretti originates
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20th Century Spanish Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Gold Dangle Teardrop Earrings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Delicate pair of Vintage 14K Gold Dangle Earrings, designed in a teardrop form with charming
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Dangling Emerald Gold Teardrop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dangling emeralds that dance on your ears on 18k gold tear drops and gold springs. French wire. Marked on back.
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Luise Amethyst Pearl Diaond Teardrop Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and shapely earrings mounted on 18K white gold(2.49gr) embellished with a teardrop of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Textured Teardrop Earrings by Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" x .75" - Gold plated - Post earring backs for pierced
Category

1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Textured Gold Teardrop Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures .8" tall - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By
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1960s American Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Yellow Gold Open Cut Teardrop Earrings, 14k Pierced Dangles
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Beverly Hills Gold Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Style: Dangle Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Measurements: Tall: 1 1/32" (25.5mm), Top Width: 7/32" (4.8...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Dangle Teardrop Earrings B
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver teardrop dangle earrings by Elsa Peretti. Authentic Tiffany earrings
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Green Paste Teardrop Silver Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Green Teardrop Earrings. Stunning, large, deep, green faceted glass teardrop stones set in
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20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Silver

14 Karat Stardust Teardrop Jade Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Stardust Studs with Teardrop Jade Jackets. These earrings contain a 4mm round gold
Category

1990s American Retro Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Luise Teardrop Coral Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and charming earrings in 14Kt white gold embellished with a drop of coral and a daisy made
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luise Teardrop Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny earrings in 14kt of white and yellow gold covered in yellow sapphires and diamonds. diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hattie Carnegie Vintage Earrings Blue Teardrop 1950S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Earrings feature a stunning pale blue crystal teardrop surrounded by blue aurora borealis crystals all set
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Ornate Damascene Teardrop Dangle Earrings, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.9" tall - Gold plated - Screw on earring backs - Circa
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Green Jade Teardrop Pear Shaped Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant green nephrite jade teardrop dangling from a 10k yellow gold ball. These earrings have
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Natural Red Coral Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
of Natural Red Coral against the ear and very elongated Teardrops dangling freely with floral caps of
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1940s Unknown Artisan Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Mod Look Carved Light Green Jade Teardrop Chinese Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These earrings do not have a post. You screw the on your ear. The color of the jade is a light
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Chanel Vintage 93 Turquoise Faux Pearl Teardrop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '93 Multi Colored & Pearl Teardrop Clip On Earrings Made in: France Year of
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1990s French Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Chanel Cross pearl teardrop clip-on earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
: Body (Gold plated metal 100%, Plastic100%, Glass 100%) Measurements: Weight (single earring) 13.07 g
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Flower Pearl Teardrop Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a yellow resin flower
Category

20th Century French Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Glamorous Vintage Faux Pavé Diamond Teardrop Dangle Cocktail Earrings Pierced
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Oh my oh my! These earrings came from the Palm Springs estate of a very Chic and wealthy client
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1970s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Vintage Teardrop Ribbed Clip On Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
These elegant large clip on earrings are made from sterling silver and feature a teardrop shape
Category

1970s Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Platinum and Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Platinum and Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings- These stunning
Category

20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Teardrop Vintage Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as swooping teardrop forms. With high polished gold finish throughout
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Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Layered Rhinestone Cocktail Earrings With Blue Teardrop Crystals, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestones - Blue teardrop shaped crystals and clear navette shaped crystals - Clip on earring backs
Category

1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Vintage Joseff of Hollywood Gold Teardrop Crystal Earrings 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Joseff Crystal Earrings. Dating to the 1940s and created by the incredible jeweller, Joseff
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1940s Vintage Teardrop Earrings

14kt Yellow Gold Friction Post Earrings Light Green Jade Teardrops, Asian Design
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely 14kt yellow gold friction post light green jade earrings with an Asian design. These
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Teardrop on Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Blue opaque teardrop vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold dangles on freshwater pearls on
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Ornate Heart Cocktail Earrings With Teardrop Crystals By Weiss, 1950s
By Weiss
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Platinum Trifarium Earrings With Teardrop Crystals By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" x .75" - Rhodium plated "Trifarium" finish - Teardrop
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1950s American Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

David Webb Platinum and 18K Gold Onyx and Diamond Teardrop Dangle Drop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a teardrop-shape pendant centering a cabochon pear-shape onyx
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Teardrop Tanzanite Earrings Lever Back 14 Karat Gold Figure 8 Infinity Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A pair of 1.20 carat diamond and tanzanite earrings with the most riveting violet hue. They're like
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Teardrop Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A glittering pair of rhinestone teardrop ear clips signed K.J.L (see Image 5).
Category

1970s American Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Coral Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive clip earrings with coral teardrops falling from 14k gold baton link chain. Set in 14k
Category

1950s American Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Black onyx teardrop shaped earrings with pave`-set diamonds set in sterling silver overlaid on top
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1970 s Large Pearl Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wowza! These 1970's earrings offer the best of both worlds...large and comfortable! Though they
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A jeweled twist of yellow gold creates this teardrop shaped earring pair, showcasing vibrant hand
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Icy Jade Finely Carved Drop Gold Earrings with Blue Spinel Tops
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful pair of large hand carved teardrop icy jade drop earrings dangling from facet-cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Spinel, 14k Gold

Gucci Signed Cat Panther Head Faux Pearl Bow Runway Drop Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Gucci Faux Pearl Teardrop Dangle Earrings, Silver plated mountings; each earring has a
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20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Gucci Signed Cat Panther Head Faux Pearl Bow Runway Drop Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Gucci Faux Pearl Teardrop Dangle Earrings, Silver plated mountings; each earring has a
Category

20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Matte Gold Statement Earrings With Green Glass Cabochons, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
" - Satin gold plate - Jungle and lime green teardrop glass cabochons - Clip on earring backs - Circa
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Blue Topaz Onyx
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
These earrings were designed by Oro Trend of Italy. The 18 karat white gold teardrop shaped
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Herve Van Der Straeten Pair of Sculptural Gold Plated Hallmarked Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning and sculptural pair of gold plated clip on teardrop shape long dangle earrings are
Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

MONIES LYNGGAARD c.1990’s Large Ebony Wood Citrine Loop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Thiensville, WI
loops. Large hand-crafted ebony wood teardrop-shaped earring body with rectangular carved cut-out at
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1990s Vintage Teardrop Earrings

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Vintage Teardrop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage teardrop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Gold Plate and 14k Gold. 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. Pieces in our collection of vintage teardrop earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. and Panetta are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Coral versions from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut vintage teardrop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our vintage teardrop earrings for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Teardrop Earrings?

On average, vintage teardrop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $408, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $3,799 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 Teardrop Earrings
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.