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Art Deco Diamond Bar Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, these stunning earrings are all made in platinum. At the top of the
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 3.60ct Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1910s, this elegant pair of daisy drop earrings are entirely hand crafted. Each
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.60ct Diamond Stud Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
G to H and match in clarity at SI1. The earrings are fitted with alpha backs, ensuring a secure and
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian French silver paste long drop earrings, 1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
articulated, with closed backs/settings, these earrings have silver post fittings, for pierced ears, converted
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1910s French Antique Earring Backs

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Silver

Georgian Dramatic "Day and Night" Garnet Gold Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
rest at the base of European back earring wires, which fasten in the front. A long, but very light
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1830s French Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique 7.88 Ct Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
-silver, back – gold). The earrings feature two clean and very sparkly large old mine cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Cut Steel Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
back. These gorgeous earrings are a remarkable example of cut steel jewelry from the Victorian
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Rock Crystal

Art Deco Platinum Diamond + Onyx Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
final diamond. Platinum posts and matching friction backs secure the earrings. These incredible earrings
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Black Enamel White Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of 10 karat yellow gold screw-back earrings designed as flowers, each with 12 black enamel
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
adorned with an halo of old mine cut diamonds and lever back closure. The earrings are set in 14 karat
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold and Coral Pin/Pendant Earrings Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
centerpiece functions as a brooch (fitted with a pin back) or a pendant, with a small loop in the back. The
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Two Stone Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous pair of antique diamond earrings dating back to the early 1900s. Each
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Early 1900s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Topaz and Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian topaz drop earrings, in closed back, foiled settings. Each chandelier is set
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1810s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Topaz, Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Creoles Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Imposing lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1810
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drop earrings, like these, dating back to circa 1810, represent a significant intersection of art
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1810s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Lever back earrings feature two approximately 8.63 MM pearls adorned by approximately .52CTW of
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Early 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Late Victorian 14kt + Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 1.90ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
in 14kt rosy yellow gold, each Rose Cut earring glitters within a six-pronged, closed-back setting
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Papal Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
bottom frame, these triangular shaped earrings will transport you back to ancient times. Circa 1870
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1860s Italian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Gold, 18k Gold

Arts and Crafts Earrings with Turquoise Enamel, Circa 1910
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and interest. The back of the earrings is finished just as beautifully as the front, reminding us of
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1910s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver and Gold Paste Cluster Earrings, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
A lovely pair of white paste cluster earrings with Georgian closed backs and set in silver
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1820s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
and VS-SI in clarity. These gorgeous platinum Art Deco earrings were designed with a screw back
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Art Deco earrings with Old European cut diamonds. The earrings have vintage screw back and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Carved Onyx and Diamond Earrings 1.50 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
bezel setting. The earrings have a total approximate diamond weight of 1.5oct tw. The back of each
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Dramatic Carved Coral Cannetille Wirework Day Night Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. These 'day' toppers rest at the base of European back earring wires, which fasten in the front. A long
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
combined. Measuring just a hint under ¾ of an inch and finished with a French lever back, these earrings
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1890s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
intricately milgrained platinum these earrings look exceptional on. The basketwork, post and alpha back of
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Faceted Coral Gold Dramatic Day and Night Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
stone that is set in a scalloped edge bezel setting and rests at the base of European back earring wire
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Early Victorian Citrine Gold Necklace Pin Pendant Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
bottom. Secure clips can be found on the back of each earring; these could be converted to posts or wires
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold

Edwardian 18k Dangling Jade Earrings with Diamonds, Onyx, + Pearls
Located in Narberth, PA
Absolutely jaw-dropping jade earrings from the Edwardian (ca 1910) era! Each post-back earring
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
These earrings date back to approximately the 1900s and are made up of shining diamonds and radiant
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Enamelled Star Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid pair of diamond drop earrings dating back to the Victorian period. Crafted
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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Purple Amethyst and 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of antique push back dangle earrings each center around two round natural purple amethyst
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Antique Cultured Pearl Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Antique lever- back earrings, each is set
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
These stunning drop earrings date back the Art Deco . Each earring features a daisy cluster of six
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold 12.5ctw Garnet Cabochon Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, articulating them and allowing the earrings to move gracefully with you. The earrings are complete hook backs
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15kt/Sterling Silver GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
lever-back that clicks into the top of the earring. Accompanying the earrings is a GIA Emerald Origin
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Jet Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karats rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. These lovely earrings are
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings, c.1915
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings date back to the Edwardian era, circa
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Early Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of early Victorian 18K gold scrollwork drop earrings set with closed-back rose-cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

12 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Antique Beaded Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of little pearls and a green hard stone in the centre. The origin of these earrings dates back to the
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Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum 14 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earring
Located in Miami, FL
kt gold modern setting set with natural sapphires. Earrings are push backs for pierced ears. Diamonds
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
motif, each antique lever- back earring is set with rose-cut diamonds and is topped with another small
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.80 Carat Each Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
and posts have been made in 18 carat yellow gold. The earrings come with butterfly backs. Gemstone
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut 2.30ct Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a gorgeous pair of lever back earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features 4 round old
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Enamel Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
treasure! These earrings have screw clip backs and remain in excellent condition!! Weight is approx
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Silver Gilt Clear Paste Earrings 15 Karat Gold Earwires, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
A lovely pair of white paste earrings closed back set in silver gilt. Approximately 18 MM or .7
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1880s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Turquoise Domed Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian turquoise, and yellow gold earrings, each comprising thirty-seven round
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Art Nouveau/Victorian Period Gold and Amethyst Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. "Dangles" at the bottom of each earring move back and forth. @1 1/2" long from top of earring to bottom of
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian c.1900 Silver Gilt and Seed Pearl Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
earrings feature screw-backs. They feature a filigree design incorporating bows and flowers and are
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

Vintage 4.93ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in Platinum
Located in London, England
securely in an open back setting. The earrings are secured to reverse with a post and butterfly fitting
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1890s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
has been added to enable it to be worn as a pendant. The closed-back earrings feature the same
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Edwardian Platinum Halo Drop Earrings Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
back closures. The earrings are in excellent condition and were recently professionally cleaned and
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian GIA Certified 2.80 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold discs. Post backs. Earrings measure 10.2 mm in diameter. Circa 1900. Appraisal for insurance
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Buttercup Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian pair of lever back drop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold and
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond 18K and Platinum Double Band Half-Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
approximately G color VS1-VS2 clarity. The earrings have omega backs with posts. ( Can be removed upon request
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Austro Hungarian Empire 14k Rose Cut Diamond Day to Night Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
These beautiful earrings date back to the late 19th century, created during the Austro Hungarian
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Pink Pearl Diamond Earrings Vintage Baroque Victorian Dangle Fine Gold Huge
Located in Sylvania, GA
) Solid 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD Vintage Push Backs Pierced-style Earrings. Weight: 13.8 Grams Heavy
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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Euro 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Hinge-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    A 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.
  • A 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, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw 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, 2023
    Earrings 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, 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.