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Vintage 1950's iridescent rhinestone clip on chandelier cascading earrings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This sparkling pair of 1950's clip on earrings, embellished with iridescent claw set round and
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage gold tone chandelier dangle beads designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and lucite beads
• vintage designer clip on
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage chandelier gold pearl long designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Carolee Pearl/Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Dramatic, long Carolee clip-on chandelier earrings, the domed earpieces with pave rhinestones
Category
Late 20th Century American Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Pearl
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
dangle chandelier earrings are for sure dramatic on. They are signed KJL. These are perfect for your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
H 3 in W 2.5 in L 3 in
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Chandelier Earrings/Clips
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Chandelier Earrings/Clips. Marked 750
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Caputi Black and Tortoise Resin Clip-on Earrings
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sophisticated Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin clip-on earrings feature a chandelier
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
OFF WHITE crystal chandelier silver metal clip on ear cuff single
By Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE crystal chandelier silver metal clip on ear cuff single
Reference: BSHW/A00103
Brand: Off
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal and Gold Tone Drop Chandelier Clip Earrings, 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Large Crystal & Gold Tone Drop Clip Earrings
Measurements:
Length: 3.25
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Colorful Jeweled Dangle Acrylic Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Italian designer studio Lucite dangling clip-on earrings feature a chandelier shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Goossens chandelier pearls earrings
By Goossens Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you with rare vintage clip-on earrings with natural white pearls. In total, there are
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Bronze
Disco Balls Dangle Clip Earrings with Yellow Sequin
Located in Atlanta, GA
These funky disco chandelier clip-on earrings have a vintage look. They feature a dangling design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Fuchsia Jeweled Dangling Star Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous chandelier clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made of his
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Briolette Diamond Flower Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Briolette Diamond Flower Chandelier Earrings
Set with two fancy champagne colored briolete
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jeweled Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings with Jeweled Cheetah Print
Located in Atlanta, GA
Those fabulous Lucite dangling clip-on earrings boast a chandelier shape with a geometric carved
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Bi-color Dangle Star Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these handsome chandelier clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They bear his
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Massive Faceted Crystal Drops Chandelier Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely oversized chandelier clip-on earrings boast a romantic design with a dangle shape and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Diamond Chandelier Earrings in White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Chandelier Earrings in White Gold
Description
Diamond earrings:
18K white gold earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Chandelier Dangling Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
dangling earrings (clip-on).
Marked GAULTIER.
Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 13.5 cm (5.31
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Byzantine Style Heart Chandelier Statement Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
2.25"
- Gold plated
- Colored crystal rhinestones
- Clip on earring backs
- Cut out heart motif
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Chandelier Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
earrings, cherished as one of her personal favorites. These iconic pieces graced the silver screen
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Kramer of NYC Crystal Chandelier Earrings 1950s
By Kramer of New York
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of Vintage Kramer Chandelier Earrings from the 1950s. Featuring oodles of
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
4.90 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 4.90 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.35 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 10.35 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
5.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 5.50 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 8.60 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.95 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 4.95 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.85 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat white gold and set in 4.85 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 3.60 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chandelier Earrings With Swarovski Crystal Floral Motif By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
length
- Antique gold tone
- Multi-colored Swarovski crystal rhinestones
- Clip on earring backs
- By
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Front & Back Of Ear Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Luminous Mirage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to shine with sophistication, each earring is crafted from premium 18K white gold and
Category
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Faux Ruby and Turquoise Chandelier Earrings by William de Lillo
By William De Lillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage gilt metal clip-on statement earrings by William de Lillo, LTD circa 1970's. The chandelier
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise
Chandelier Oval Emeralds Marquise pear and brilliant cut diamond dangle earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite set of chandelier earrings with oval emeralds, marquise-shaped, pear-shaped and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chandelier Earrings With Black & Aurora Borealis Crystals By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
crystal beads
- Clear crystal accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Les Bernard (signed on clips
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
68.40 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These exquisite earrings are handcrafted in 14-karat white gold. It is set in 68.40 carats emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Larry Vrba Faux Pearl Purple, Red and Green Cabochon Chandelier Earrings
By Larry Vrba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Larry Vrba faux pearl purple, red and green cabochon large chandelier clip earrings.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Base Metal
12.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Snow flake Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 12.30 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Snow flake Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 12.30 carats of sparkling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.88 Carats Emerald 3.45 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 5.88 carats emerald and 3.45
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Orange and Champagne Jeweled Resin Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous Italian designer studio Lucite or resin dangling clip-on earrings boast a chandelier
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Kaso Massive Multicolor Acrylic Resin Earrings
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight created these rare, stunning chandelier Lucite clip-on earrings for Kaso in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Bartek Gold Tone Chandelier Statement Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Bartek gold tone chandelier clip on earrings. The detailed earrings feature chains with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chandelier Earrings
MARNI red yellow acrylic beads chandelier statement clip on earrings
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI red yellow acrylic beads chandelier statement clip on earrings
Reference: AAWC/A01227
Brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Silver Tone Rhinestone Chandelier Cocktail Clip On Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone chandelier clip on earrings, with eight strands of sparkling clear rhinestones
Category
Vintage 1980s Chandelier Earrings
Gold Plated Chandelier Clip On Earrings with Glass Aurora Borealis circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated chandelier clip on earrings, featuring nine strands of faceted aurora borealis
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Clip-on Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - (Made in France) Orange enameled metal clip-on earrings with rhinestones
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Chandelier Earrings
Black and Clear Glass Silver Tone Clip On Chandelier Statement Earrings 1960s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone chandelier earrings, featuring five faceted black and clear glass strands
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandelier Earrings
Mimi di N Gold Plated Rhinestone Chandelier Cocktail Clip On Earrings 1960s
By Mimi di N
Located in London, GB
Mimi di N fabulous gold plated chandelier clip on earrings, set with amethyst, citrine and clear
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings
OSCAR DE LA RENTA red beaded tassel dangling chandelier clip on earrings pair
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA red beaded tassel dangling chandelier clip on earrings pair
Reference: AAWC
Category
2010s Indian Chandelier Earrings
1970s Ruby Heart Diamond Gold Day and Night Chandelier Drop Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These aesthetically absorbing versatile 'day & night' pendant earrings are crafted in solid 18K
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Costume Citrine Rhinestones Tassel Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
citrine rhinestones. They have clip on backs and are not signed. The earrings measure 2.5" long by .95
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Sorelli Cascading Glass Sculptural Clip on Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful and dramatic Italian vintage cascading pair of clip on earrings are composed of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Brass
Swarovski Silvery Metal Clip-on Earrings Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Swarovski
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Swarovski - Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and adjustable metallic
Category
Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings
Clip-on earrings in gold with turquoise and pearl accents
Located in New York, NY
These clip-on earrings in gilded gold hardware with faux turquoise andfaux pearl accents lents a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chandelier Earrings
MERCEDES SALAZAR clear acrylic blue beads tassels clip on drop earrings
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MERCEDES SALAZAR clear acrylic blue beads tassels clip on drop earrings
Reference: AAWC/A01257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat rose gold clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round diamonds and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Ye...
W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Gold and Peach Glass Beaded Teardrop Earrings with Silver Tone Clip On Fittings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone clip on earrings, featuring large teardrops with gold and opaque and clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandelier Earrings
RUCHI Mixed-Shape Ruby and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold
Ruby- 15.73 Cts
Diamond- 3.69 Cts
All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold earrings consisting of two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, chandelier clip-on earrings featuring 3.25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.6 in D 0.15 in L 2.13 in
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Clip On Chandelier Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of clip on chandelier earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 165 vintage examples as well as 38 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of clip on chandelier earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern clip on chandelier earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Ciléa and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 28 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many mixed cut, round cut and cushion cut clip on chandelier earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of clip on chandelier 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 Clip On Chandelier Earrings?
Prices for clip on chandelier earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $125,000, while clip on chandelier earrings, on average, fetch $455.
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 Clip On Chandelier Earrings
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears. - 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 1, 2023Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- Do clip on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
- How do clip-on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- What are French clip earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What are earring clips called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a clip post earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
- Why are clip-on earrings better?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection 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 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, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of 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 27, 2023Whether invisible clip-ons are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the clear backings that define invisible clip-ons are a form of soft, flexible resin. As a result, some people prefer how they feel against the ear compared to other clip-on earrings. Another advantage of invisible clip-ons is that the backing is difficult to see, creating the illusion that a person is wearing pierced earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection 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.
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