1960s Earrings
Vintage 1960s Earrings for Sale
At AC Silver, our curated selection of vintage earrings from the 1960s reflects the unmistakable charm of the 1960s aesthetic from playful influences to sleek, minimalist lines.
1960s jewellery from this era includes large hoop earrings, unconventional shapes, vibrant gemstone accents set in precious metals such as yellow gold, white gold, and platinum. Many designs also feature brilliant-cut diamonds, adding sparkle and sophistication to the statement styles of the decade.
Every pair of 1960s earrings in our collection is carefully sourced for authenticity, quality, and style, ideal for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, or anyone looking to capture the essence of a truly iconic era.
1960s Earrings Frequently Asked Questions
The feminine styles from the 1950’s was still very popular. Pierced ears were more acceptable and that lead to bigger and heavier earrings being worn. Rhinestone and paste earrings in clusters and drop styles were very popular, as were domed button earrings featuring plastics, fabrics and sequins.
Domed earrings usually consisted of a large gemstone, such as, coral, aquamarines, citrines and peridots. These gemstones were cheaper that the cardinal stones meaning they were easy accessible. These gemstones could also be easily replicated by plastics and resins and mass produced.
Although cardinal stones where more expensive wealthy women still wore, rubies, diamonds and sapphires. Button earrings are commonly circular and would either include one large gemstone or multi gemstones in a rounded shape.
Multi gemstone, clutter earrings were a popular trend in the sixties, as geometric patterns and colour could be easily introduced to designs.
Drop earrings hung down from the ear and usually included a large gemstone or a strand of stones. Pearls were commonly worn in the sixties, they were a large stone that came in varied colours and could be easily replicated and mass produces.
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