The Origin Of Clip-on Earrings

The 19th century was a critical moment in the course of earring history. During the mid-19th century, women abandoned the bonnets that had been in fashion and began styling their hair up. Earrings now re-emerged as fashionable accessories, but Victorians believed piercing the flesh was uncivilized. As the 20th century began, a solution was engineered with the invention of clip-on earrings. This new design allowed people to decorate their ears without the “disgrace” of piercing holes in their ear lobes. The crystal chandelier style of clip-on earrings is now considered an icon of Victorian-era fashion.

Clip-on earrings enjoyed another surge in popularity during the 1920s when the short, boy-like hairstyles worn by flappers offered ear embellishments to become a focal point once again. Diamante clip-on earrings became prevalent in the 1920s due to their simple, elegant styling. The clip-on trend continued to be the fashion throughout most of the 20th century, and as a result, vintage clip-on earrings are still widely available, ranging in style from the 1920s through the Great Depression and the Second World War.

The evolution of style trends through the decades is often noticeable when shopping for vintage clip-on earrings. The 1920s and 1930s frequently featured Art Deco-inspired geometric designs, while more feminine floral designs began taking over in the 1940s and into the 1950s.

Screw-back closures were the first closure types created for clip-ons. The paddle back and simple clip versions were the following styles introduced in the 1930s. The kind of metal the earrings are made of can also give clues that will help identify the date of manufacture. The purer Silver and Gold used in the early 20th Century had Rhodium and Palladium added during the latter half.

We have sourced these Earrings to ensured that each pair is incredibly comfortable to wear with the bonus of cushions, plus a range of adjustable clip fastening styles to help you find the perfect pair to suit Your Ears, as a Gift and for all Occasions. If you love Pearls, you’ll love the variety of Pearl Clip On Earrings in our collection.

We offer designs in a range of Gold Plated and Sterling Silver clip with various Stones, CZ and Pearls on. You are bound to find the perfect pair of Earrings to add to your jewellery collection.

They are Comfortable, Versatile, Sustainable, and Accessible to everyone. So, whether you’re a vintage lover or just looking for a comfortable alternative to traditional earrings, Clip-On Earrings are an excellent addition to your accessory collection. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and designs, as there’s a clip-on earring for every occasion and mood.

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Our clip-on earrings are made of high quality Gold Plated or Sterling Silver plated Stainless Steel, the durable material makes it easy to put on and take off. We are unable to confirm this statement for the Vintage Items. Each pair of clip-on earrings comes with a soft rubber stopper for a more comfortable fit.

We know not all women have pierced ears, so we offer Clip-On Earrings. It takes the pain out of piercings and has a clip-back design with comfortable cushions that are lightweight and easy to wear all day.

These Clip-On Earrings are lightweight, comfortable and easy to wear. You can choose these clip-on earring sets as a great gift for your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister or yourself. Stylish and simple Earrings are suitable for everyday wear and any special occasion, you can choose different styles for different outfits.

ALL Gold Jewellery sold at Jewels by SnM is Gold Plated on a base of Stainless Steel then coated in PVD for a Longer-Lasting, Water-Resistant and Low-Maintenance ensuring they are Hypoallergenic and Durable. Stainless Steel has unique properties of Increased Durability and Resistance to Staining and Rusting. There are many different grades of Stainless Steel, but some people may be sensitive to the Nickel found in cheaper alternative Jewellery made from Stainless Steel.

We have chosen these pieces for our collection as they are Easy to Care for, Affordable and Resistant To Scratches, Tarnishing, and Corrosion, this makes these grades a good choice to use in a wide range of Jewellery applications for everyday wear.

CZ is colourless and almost always flawless. A Diamond, on the other hand, can be found with varying tints of yellow and almost always contains flaws. A flawless colourless Diamond is rare and therefore very expensive. The main visual difference between these two stones is the Fire of a CZ. A Diamond’s Fire is much more subdued while a CZ sparkles in a variety of colours! Although some customers find this flash of colours too much. Another difference is that while CZ is a brilliant stone, it doesn’t have the same depth of brilliance that a diamond has.

CZ is it’s affordability and environmentally friendliness. While Cubic Zirconia cannot beat the brilliance and durability of a Diamond, it’s a good simulant and if well taken care of, can be a good substitute.

Please note, due to the process of forming the Stones, Pearls and CZ elements, variations will occur in the shape and texture of the Earring as no two pieces of jewellery are exactly the same.