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GIA Tahitian Pearl Emerald Opal 14K Earrings Victorian Vintage Fine 4.14 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
) Solid 14K SOLID YELLOW & ROSE GOLD Vintage Backs Pierced-style Earrings Weight -6.8 Grams Heavy
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19th Century Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Rose Gold Two Stone Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless French made Victorian era (Circa 1880) Old Cut diamond 2-Stone drop earrings with lever
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-19th Century French Antique Mixed Metal, Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earrings depict smiling Putti framed with arabesques in mixed metal. The earrings are backed with mother
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Earring Backs

Materials

18k Gold, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian 14K Gold GIA No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
a curved post and lever back. These earrings are the absolute definition for a true antique piece
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold GIA No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
a curved post and lever back. These earrings are the absolute definition for a true antique piece
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Turquoise Enamel Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These rare earrings are full of exquisite details and presentation. Finely crafted in solid 18K
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.80ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
colour and Vs for clarity. These earrings feature a clip on back meaning they're perfect for both pierced
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
. The back of each earring reveals a secure platinum post, which has been converted by Tiffany from the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 0.64 Carat Diamond Floral Clip Earrings, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
adorn the petals on each earring. The earrings have clip backs thus are suitable for unpierced ears
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.32Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold, Silver Set Cluster Earrings - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings (suitable for non-pierced ears) secure to the reverse with an 18k yellow gold screw back fixture
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Cluster Clip-On Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
are grain set, and the earrings have clip on backs. All the hand crafted metal work is made of
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Georgian Pink Topaz and Pearl Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
designed earrings, with oval-cut , foil backed, pink topaz studs, with gold wire-work and beaded surround
Category

1810s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Gold

1900s 18 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Brooch Lever-Back Earrings Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set consisting of a brooch and a pair of earrings in 18 karat yellow, rose, white and green gold
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Amethyst Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
magnificent antique Russian cluster earrings is crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst

Antique Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Earrings Pendant Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing antique micro mosaic set consists of a pair of earrings and a pendant/brooch. Made of
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Cameo Pendant Necklace Earrings
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Antique Victorian / Etruscan revival filigree pendant necklace and screw back earrings
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Genuine Amethyst 800 Silver Demi Parure Earrings Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
a single amethyst in each earring, all in open back. On the necklace, each amethyst is set in an
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Outstanding Antique 15 Carat Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set Screw Back truly the
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19th Century European Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx and Gold Demi-Parure
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian demi-parure including a faceted onyx brooch/pendant and screw-back earrings with applied
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Suite Enamel Pearl Diamond and Gold, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
gold scrolls below the cameos. The backs of the earring cameos are numbered 2 and the brooch cameo is
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1850s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Lovely Victorian Paste Necklace Combination
Located in New York, NY
detachable and can be worn as a brooch as well. Small clip back earrings come with the suite. Excellent
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

9k Gold

Georgian circa 1820 Round Pink Paste Earrings Backed in Silver
Located in Baltimore, MD
earrings are backed with a 15K gold shepherd's hook and are easy to remove and put on.
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1820s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

Art Noveau French Hallmark Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
lever-back earrings. Enjoy the purity and natural form of these previously loved lever-back earrings.
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1890s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. These antique lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold. These sleeper earrings form a gold hoop topped
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Eighteen Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
sparkling appearance. The earrings have a lever-back closure, which means that they have a hinged lever
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1900s Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, the heart of each one is a pearl, the surrounding is made of turquoise enamel. The
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. On an openwork decoration of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pair of Victorian “dormeuse” or “sleeper” lever-back earrings. It is crafted in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Pearl Ruby Earrings Lever Backs 14kt Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Untreated
Located in Jupiter, FL
Classical pearl and ruby earrings, natural pearls and natural rubies in 14KT yellow gold. GRAM
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Mid-18th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, each is set with 5 half pearls and 5 rose-cut diamonds. The fastening system thread
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

French 19th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique lever- back earrings
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Each antique earring is round
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Tiger s Eye Natural Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, each is set with a tiger's eye cabochon, surrounded by half natural pearls. The
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique lever- back
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
, set in a pearl clasp, topped with a white gold flower motif. The earrings slip on from the back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century Ruby Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique earrings
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Star Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely pair of a Victorian star shape lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .40 Ct Old Diamond Screw Back 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearl Allure This beautiful antique pair of earrings is 1920 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earrings is secured by a post and lever-back.
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1870s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of rose diamond earrings set in silver with a gold lever back
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1810s French George II Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Gold European Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Gem set Earrings Diamond Shaped in Design unknown origin European markings with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Luise Diamond Gold Daisy Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny flower shaped earrings in 12kt yellow gold and silver covered in round cut diamonds
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1920s Italian Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Gutta Percha Pansy Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gutta Percha Pansy Earrings from the late 19th Century. Finely carved with central gold
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1870s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yellow Gold English Sovereign Coin Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's English gold Sovereign Coin clip post 14k yellow gold earrings, each showing a
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis lazuli Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Earrings. Post & Clip Backs
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1880s American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
earrings are provided with a lever-back closure, The earrings are in very good condition and date from
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely old pair of mine-cut diamonds and pearl dangling earrings circa 1880. The Victorian Era
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Retro Art Deco pink gold clip and post style with fine bright pink red Rubies. 12 single cut diamonds, approx. total weight .06cts, I, SI 18 round bright red Rubies, app...
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1920s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
antique French earrings delight the eye. Detailed scrollwork surrounding the stones and a rose-cut diamond
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1890s French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise 1900 Diamond Gold Daysi Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
At the beginning of the 20th century a masterpiece it has been created. Mounted on 12kt white gold there are a bouquet of diamonds(3.08Kt) round cut that shaping a little daisy. Rf...
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1920s Italian Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Persian Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. These antique French drop earrings delightfully illustrate the style and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Coral Cameo Earrings, 1870 s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval carved coral plaque depicting a female portrait, within a yellow gold collet mount. Lenght:32mm Weight:6,28
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls Gold Cluster Rope Boxed Earrings, 1800 Style
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning cultured pearls earrings, in excellent conditions 10/10. Hand crafted in 12kt yellow gold
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Hexagon Citrine Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Retro 1940s hexagon Citrine Diamond earrings with Diamond accents in 14k yellow gold with
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art nouveau style Earrings diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Bolshevik cut cut diamond, approx. 3.00 carats in total color F-G purity VS/SI earrings are in good
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Art Deco 18kt Gold Earrings with Old-cut Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Art Deco 18kt Gold Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds are a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.