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Vintage 1940's Filigree Pearl and rhinestone screw back earrings 1940s earrings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
These spectacular 1940's screw back earrings, accented by small pearlescent beads, silver claw set
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass, Mixed Metal

Vintage 18ct Gold 1940s Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s These elegant drop earrings are a true
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Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage French Blue & Red Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A classic Pair of Vintage French Blue & Red Earrings with detailed gilded embellishment. A strong
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1940's Clip-on Earrings Roses Flowers 935
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These beautifully modelled roses have been created in the 1950's out of sterling silver. The
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Wingback Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of large eye-catching Vintage Trifari Deco Baguette Earrings. A sublime design featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Stud Earrings

Vintage French Pearl & Blue Glass Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite pair of Vintage French Pearl & Blue Glass Earrings. A combination of intricate
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Handmade Diamond and Platinum Earrings – Circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage Handmade Diamond and Platinum Earrings – Circa 1940s Experience timeless sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings. A stone rich design with large opulent oval
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

1940s Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage, circa 1940s 18k gold earrings, with approx. 0.22ctw in diamonds. Earrings measure
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Vintage 1940s More Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage 1940's Silver and Pink floral rhinestone clip on earrings filigree
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This sparkling pair of 1940's Robert clip on earrings, built of a silver toned metal filigree base
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 1940's Vallauris Cearmic Demi Parure Squirrels Clip-on Earrings Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vallauris in the 1940's. The set is decorated with plack squirrels within a pink surround. The pink disks
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Marcel Boucher Sterling & Paste Wave Earrings 1940s
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful pair of Vintage Boucher deco earrings depicting a clever take on the crest of wave
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Crown Trifari by Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Earrings 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly earrings by head designer Alfred Philippe. A coveted design
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage-Retro Aquamarine 14 Karat Feathered Dangle Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
These incredible Vintage- Retro large aquamarine dangle earrings are exquisite and date back to the
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Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1940s Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time and embrace the timeless elegance of our Art Deco 1940s Rhinestone Earrings
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Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings

1940s Trifari Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
These vintage Trifari clip-on earrings were designed by Alfred Philippe and date to 1947-1952. They
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

1940s Trifari Gold Clip-On Earrings
1940s Trifari Gold Clip-On Earrings
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Gold Teardrop Diamond Cut Stud Earrings set with Diamonds circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
inch. This is a lovely pair of stylish vintage earrings, circa 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Pearl Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 1940s dangling earrings in 22k high karat yellow gold with natural old bahrain white pearls
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Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings

Gold Plated Red and Milk Glass Drop Clip On Earrings circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
vintage drop earrings circa 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
about 1940 years. Measurement: Diameter 3 cm, clip on, good Condition. All stones are set individually
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Vintage 1950s Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings 14k Yellow Rose Gold Clip On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of retro vintage amethyst earrings (circa 1940s) crafted in 14k yellow & rose gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl, 1.36ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
one side, completing the design. These impressive 1940s vintage earrings for pierced ears secure to
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.12 Carat Aquamarine 5.86 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition These stunning vintage 1940's earrings are exceptional quality set with aquamarines and very well
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Vendome Blue & Green Floral Necklace & Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive Vintage Vendome Necklace and matching earrings that screams flowers and hazy lazy
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20th Century More Necklaces

Vintage Crown Trifari Cabochon Turquoise Brooch and Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful Vintage Crown Trifari Turquoise Brooch and Earrings Set. Crafted in intricately
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This striking jewellery set dates from the 1940s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Silver

1960s Givenchy Black Lace Cocktail Dress (attributed)
By Givenchy, Lord & Taylor
Located in New York, NY
forever. ** The Vintage 1940s Crystal Waterfall Earrings pictured are also available in my shop; please
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Faux Pearl Earrings 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: - Materials: base metal, faux pearls
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1940s Wood Ball Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1940s earrings feature wood balls in the middle of a gold tone setting. In excellent
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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Joseff of Hollywood 1940s Vintage Elephant Earrings
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring an 'Elephant' design, these earrings date from the late 1940s and are clip on. They are a
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Vintage 1940s American Drop Earrings

1940s Vintage Early Minimalist Garnet Pendant Necklace Earrings Set Gift Ideas
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
silver, this stunning vintage red jewelry set includes dangling threaded post earrings, with screw on
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Trifari 1940s Ruby Rhinestone Floral Vintage Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wigan, GB
These 1940s, clip on earrings are an example of the delicate and elegant cocktail jewellery
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage 1940s Blue & Clear Glass Floral Necklace & Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s vintage necklace & earrings set has clear glass beads going completely around the neck
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Joseff of Hollywood 1940s Victorian Lady Design Vintage Earrings
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a 'Victorian Lady' design, these earrings date from the late 1940s and are clip on. They
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Louis Rousselet 1940s Glass and Faux Pearl Vintage Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring lustrous faux pearls and warm jewel colours, these earrings date from the 1940s and were
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Joseff of Hollywood 1940s Russian Gold Plate Britannia Vintage Earrings
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a 'Britannia' design, these earrings date from the late 1940s and were produced as part
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver Garnet Necklace and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
fashioned lobster clasp and measures 18” and the center hangs 1-1/2” The matching earrings are for pierced
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Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces

1940s Red and Green Glass Vintage Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Wigan, GB
This lovely example of a 1940s bookchain necklace with earrings features vibrant and enchanting
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Schiaparelli Brooch and Earrings 1940s Silvertone and Blue Stones
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful blue and silver-tone 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli brooch and clip-on earrings set
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic 1940s world famous duette pin by Coro. I have seen it with a gold wash, but I
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Joseff of Hollywood 1940s Russian Gold Plate Vintage Floral Brooch and Earrings
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
1940s. The brooch and earrings were made by Joseff of Hollywood. Condition Report: Excellent The Details
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1940's Deco Inspired Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning pair of late 1940's diamond drop earrings set in platinum. These earrings are
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940's Signed Hattie Carnegie Spray Earrings
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Sparks, NV
Description: Baguettes and round cut stones make up these timeless earrings by Hattie Carnegie
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

1940's Retro Diamond Platium Ribbon Estate Vintage Earrings Leverback
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful and feminine original Retro diamond ribbon earrings handcrafted in platinum. The earrings
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940's Rhinestone and pearl droplet clip on earrings unsigned Haskell
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
These spectacular 1940's clip on earrings, accented by rose coloured claw set rhinestones, red
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Vintage 18ct Gold 1940s Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s These elegant drop earrings are a true
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Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Located in London, GB
Make a timelessly feminine statement with a pair of silver-tone clip-on earrings from the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

1940s French Vintage Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning Vintage earrings have been handcrafted in 14 carat white gold. Each earring is
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 22.00 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Two beautiful 11.00 carat aquamarines are the centre of each of these vintage earrings. They are
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s Add a touch of timeless elegance to your
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Mid-20th Century English Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Ivory Floral Earrings
Located in London, GB
Embody romance and luxury with these white ivory floral earrings from the 1940s featuring silver
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Circa 1940s Cultured Pearl Cluster Earrings 18 Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold, our Shamda Earrings, born of the 1940s have gifted us generations of
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20th Century Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12k Gold Filled Angel Skin Coral Drop Earrings By Sorrento, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
cabochons - Screw back earring backs - By Sorrento (signed on screws) - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold-filled

1940s Green Czech Glass Chandelier Earrings
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1940s chandelier earrings with prong set emerald green Czech glass stones and
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Vintage 1940s Chandelier Earrings

Pair of 1940s Vintage Platinum and 3.50 Carat Diamond Clip Earrings with Scrolls
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage mid-century Platinum and Diamond clip bow-style earrings from the late 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Diamond 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Daisy Flower Ear-Clip 1940s Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
omega backs Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940 Measures: 11/16 x 13/16 inch Total Weight: 7.5 grams
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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings circa 1940s 7.10 cts. GIA Certified
Located in Wailea, HI
**Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings – 7.10 Carats** This exquisite pair of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cultured Pearl Diamond Ribbon Drop Earrings Vintage 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage earrings (circa 1940s to 1950s), crafted in 14k white gold. Cultured
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Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage White Dove Earrings MOP Round Clip 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage earrings (circa 1940s to 1950s), crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Flower Estate Fine Jewelry Lever Backing
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage diamond earrings (circa 1940s to 1950s) crafted in 14k white gold. Two
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Earrings 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage earrings 1940s. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage earrings 1940s made by Retro 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 Gump's San Francisco, Boucheron and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage earrings 1940s and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage earrings 1940s 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 Earrings 1940s?

Prices for vintage earrings 1940s start at $150 and top out at $43,028 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,173.

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 Earrings 1940s
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.