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Platinum and Diamond Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
backs and can be altered for a non pierced ear. In fine condition, these earrings are one inch in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Green Paste Poissard Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
money for their wares while their husbands were off at sea. The earrings are back entering and have the
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Marcasite Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
iron pyrites and have been used for jewelry since the ancient Greeks. The earrings have screw backs
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
Victorian Carved Jet Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
vintage style screw backs. The earrings can be converted ear wires to accommodate pierced ears on request
Category
1880s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Leaf Form Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
the bottom of each earring. The back of the earring is open to allow in light so they sparkle all
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare 19century French Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
man are pushed out of the gold from the back. These earrings are three dimensional. They are the same
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant cut diamond. These earrings open at the back.
Total weight of diamonds: 0.53 carat
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Victorian Gold Pendent Earrings
Caution! These earrings can be addictive. They are large
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Chalcedony Zircon Teardrop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Wonderful chalcedony and zircon earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each earring begins with
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Chalcedony, Zircon, 14k Gold
Georgian Dramatic Day
Night Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
European back earring wires, which fasten at the top in the front. A long, but very light "night" link
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold
Diamond Platinum Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
). Featuring clever-backs, these earrings are designed for pierced ears.
Weight is approx: 8.5 Grams
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Platinum Hoop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These antique hoop earrings are crafted in solid platinum. These earrings are set with approx 66
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Diamond Platinum Pendant Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These refined and graceful diamond earrings are crafted in solid platinum, weighing approx. 5.1
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Moonstone Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely pair of moonstone and diamond drop earrings that date back to the Victorian
Category
19th Century Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Zircon Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
European cut diamonds are in milgrained bezels and are H/VS. These earrings have a non pierced screw back
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tassel Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
are set and the earrings have a lever-back closure. The earrings have a wonderful presence.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pair of Berlin Iron Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
prized as it was back then. The earrings measure 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at their widest.
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Berlin Iron
Rare French Chandelier Earrings, Georgian Period
Located in Stamford, CT
man are pushed out of the gold from the back. These earrings are three dimensional. They are the same
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Berlin Iron Long Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive early 19th Century Berlin Iron earrings with a woven ball design. Berlin Iron was sought
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1810s German Artisan Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Berlin Iron
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds. These stunning earrings are set in platinum, with yellow gold posts and backs. Each earring has
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose and Mine Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver top & 18kt Yellow Gold back Drop Earrings. Set in Millegrain and Pave. Delicate and
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Button Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
and measuring 3/8in. in diameter, the stud earrings come with unique screw-back posts. Sweet and
Category
1910s Unknown Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Diamond Fleur de Lis Earrings
Located in Lewisburg, PA
adding 14k gold post and backs.
Each earring measures 0.4 inches by 0.3 inches wide, and they are in
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
These beautiful handmade earrings date back to the Edwardian era and are a lovely floral design
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding pair of drop earrings dating back to the early stages of the 20th
Category
Early 1900s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Flat Cut Garnet Floral Earrings
Located in London, England
A charming pair of Victorian Pyrope garnet floral earrings in 9 carat yellow gold.
The earrings
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1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian handmade 1860 to 1870 dangle earrings with yellow gold backs and Sterling silver tops set
Category
1860s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings have back to front closures, which are comfortable to wear, but it might take some time to get
Category
1880s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional pair of earrings that date back to the late 19th century. Crafted from
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1890s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Sterling Silver "Emerald" and Paste Teardrop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
earrings are completed by simple earring posts and friction backs. The stunning hue of the synthetic
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Victorian 14k Enamel Heart Motif Cherub Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
cherub. The earrings secure with simple lever backs. A wonderful and romantic pair, these adorable
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of earrings dating back to the grand Art Deco era. Each earring features a single
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Drop Sterling Silver Pendeloque Earrings, c1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
curves. These earrings are surprisingly light. The butterfly backs help the earrings fit securely on the
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
circular diamond surmount, which attaches to simple earring posts with hinge backs. Hanging from the
Category
1920s Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rock Crystal Flower Form Earrings, circa 1800
Located in Baltimore, MD
properties. The earrings are closed backed in silver and the shepherd's hook is 15K. Lovely earrings all
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1790s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
surrounded by a fine bezel, where the prongs meet at the sides. On the back of each earring is a simple gold
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
French Napoleon 3rd Enamelled Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earring is made of a rectangular chiseled plate with a decor foliage black and white enamelled
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
each gem. The earrings are posts with friction backs.
Platinum and 18K yellow gold
Category
20th Century French Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian 18 Karat Pendent Drop Citrine Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
styles and the generous décolletage of evening wear. The earrings are open backed to allow in light so
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1830s British Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Amethyst Paste 15 Karat Poissard Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely and unusual color amethyst paste 15k poissard "fishwife" hoop earrings, aptly named for the
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
15k Gold
Super Fine Victorian Turquoise Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and even the rose cuts are of superior quality. The backs of the earrings have been hand engraved with
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1870s Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Silver
Magnificent Pair of Rose Diamond Drop Earrings
By Rozendaal
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rose Diamond Earrings, bezel set in Silver & Backed with Gold. Georgian style. Large center
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Stunning, fabulous and exotic! These earrings date back to the 1920s and are a wonderful example of
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1810
Silver-topped gold (front – silver; back – gold) earrings are set with early rose cut
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
– silver, back – gold). The earrings are bezel-set with sparkling Old European cut diamonds of various
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian 18kt/Platinum Diamond Dangle Earrings 0.90ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
between the pair is 0.90ctw, and the delicate earrings secure to the ear with an elegant lever back
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Art Deco Pear Cut Diamond Earrings 2.66ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
with I color and SI2 clarity. The earrings have screw back posts for added security. The earrings were
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1900 Diamond and Natural Pearl Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1900 silver front and Gold backed dangle earrings, set with Rose cut Diamonds. Each Natural
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen MOONLIGHT GRAPES Sterling Silver Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Georg Jensen MOONLIGHT GRAPES Sterling Silver Earrings; Marked on back with
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian 0.70 Total Carat Diamond Filigree Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
touches. When worn, the earrings hang from clasped lever-back wires at the top, framing the face
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Gemstone Memorial Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 Silver Top and Gold backed Memorial Earrings, measuring 1 X 7/8 inch, centrally set with
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1840s British George III Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian 4.28 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
over gold.
The earrings have back to front closures, which are comfortable to wear, but might take
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
These gorgeous antique earrings date back to the 1880s. They have a lovely daisy drop design, and
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 5.00 Carat Diamond Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning diamond earrings dating back to the Edwardian era. They have a combined weight
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
days. The earrings are screw back, perhaps a later conversation from posts. The screw back has serial
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
replaced with 14k white gold monster backs. The earrings have posts so pierced ears are a must.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique French Platinum Black Onyx Long Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique dramatic onyx drop earrings set with small rosecut diamonds in platinum, circa 1910. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Antique Earring Backs For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique earring backs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique earring backs includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Dario Ferrara, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 167 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique earring backs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique earring backs, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Antique Earring Backs?
On average, antique earring backs at 1stDibs sell for $2,895, while they’re typically $206 on the low end and $163,333 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 Antique Earring Backs
- What is a paddle-back earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A paddle-back earring is a clip-on earring with a particular type of closure. Specifically, the design includes a wide fastener with a tension bar cutting through its middle. Once the earring is in place, you can bend the tension bar to tighten or loosen the clip and adjust the fit. Shop a diverse assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a screw back earring?2 Answers
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021A screw back is a type of closure for earrings wherein the post is fastened to the back by screwing it. This type of back is usually used for earrings that are worn everyday, children's earrings, or high value earrings as this type of back tends to be more secure.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A screw back earring is a type of earring where the back screws into place as if it were a nut over a screw. Because they must be twisted off, they’re more secure for high value earrings. - What is a latch-back earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A latch-back earring is an earring with a particular type of backing. Specifically, it features a post that snaps into a small hole, similar to a latch on a gate. The design is simple to operate and helps to keep earrings securely in place. Shop a collection of latch-back earrings on 1stDibs.
- What are Euro back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Euro back earrings are earrings with a certain type of fastener hardware. The earrings feature a curved metal wire that slips through the piercing and a curved hinged element that flips upward to secure it. You will also see Euro back earrings referred to as Euro clasps, Euro wires and leverbacks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Euro back earrings.
- What are hinge-back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Hinge-back earrings are earrings with a certain type of closure. Specifically, they feature a post mounted on a hinge that snaps into a groove to secure the earrings in place. Also called a saddle-back or hinged saddle-back, the closure is common on hoop earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of hinge-back earrings.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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.
- Do screw back earrings fall off?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw back earrings can fall off if the screws become threaded over time. It’s best to keep a close eye on the condition of the screw and have them repaired or converted if needed. Shop a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some antique earrings are worth something. Fine jewelry often has inherent value due to the precious metals and gemstones that it contains. What's more, collectors may seek both fine and costume antique earrings due to their style, type, age, maker and other factors. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique jewelry, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your earrings if you're curious about how much they may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique earrings.
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