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Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Museum Quality Parure of Scarab Earrings and Brooch. The jewels are Egyptian
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

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Sterling Silver

A pair of Italian earrings, late 19th c. Pietra dura.
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings are made with the decorative technique Pietra Dura, low grade gold and silver
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Earring Backs

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Silver

Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s pear shaped natural jadeite jade and natural pearl clip post earrings. AGTA certified jadeite
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Acid tested to be real 8k gold . Box is n...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Rose Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1-2 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not in...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs1-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. The box is not included. Please conta...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.80 Carat Each Diamond Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
These absolutely stunning earrings are the perfect special gift, for that special someone. They
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings (Approx. 2-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. Designed for both beauty and wearability, these earrings feature secure lever-back closures
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Ruby Gold Pierced Post Rose Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Ruby earrings. 20 round red/pink rubies set in 14k rose gold clip post flower
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb Art Deco Diamond traditional Dormouse drop earrings are 1920 ca Hand fabricated of
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Earrings, 2.60 Carat, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique, cushion shaped, old-cut diamond earrings, with a pair of old European-cut
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.33 Carat Diamond Gold Late Art Deco Clip Post Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Glamours 1940's gold double 3-D swirl design diamond clip post earrings. Featuring 46 full cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These beautiful Victorian era earrings are French origin, 1880 ca Bearing French hallmarks for the
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1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Earring Backs

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

8.25 Carat Green Tourmaline White Yellow Diamond Art Deco Platinum Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco handmade Platinum micro pave diamond and green tourmaline clip post earrings. 2 green
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique 0.15 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique fashion earrings, showcasing round cut red rubies weighing 0.15 carat total, each set on a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Post-War Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique BurmeseImperialGreenJadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved ChineseEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
date as early as the 1890s when screw-back twist fasteners emerged and single-gem "button" earrings
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1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Boucles d oreilles de la fin du 19ème siècle en or 18 carats et émail
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucles d'oreilles anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle. De forme rectangulaire, elles sont soulignées d'émail blanc. Poids total du bijou : 1,71 g e...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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18k Gold

Dormeuses en or et grenat du milieu du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle ornées d'un cabochon de grenat d'env. 3,10 carats chacun surmontés d'un diamant taille brillant de ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en argent et or rose de la fin du 19ème siècle, ornées d'une améthyste surmontée d'un petit diamant taille rose. Poids total du bijou : 2,84 g environ. Hauteur 1...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Earring Backs

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Jade Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
with safty lock earrings back hock hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and initial maker mark
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Early 1900s Antique Earring Backs

Carved Angel Skin Coral Gold Lever Back Clip Vintage Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
earring backs. On the lower left of one of the carvings at 7 o’clock at the bezel edge there is a natural
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, architectural link motif, all set in 14k gold. The earring backs have been replaced with gold filled screw back
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1880s American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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14k Gold, Enamel

Mine Cut Diamond 2.2 Carat Earrings circa 1920s in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
are all platinum and the earring backs are 18 karat gold.
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold
Located in Venice, CA
back of the setting contains a wide bar that holds the coin securely in place and allows for an earring
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Earring Backs

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Victorian Buckle Earrings with Tassels
Located in Venice, CA
earrings boast generous earring backs that keep the buckle securely in place without weighing it down. The
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Gold

Edwardian 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Earrings with Bows and Floral Medallions
Located in Venice, CA
to bottom, 7/8” across. Combined, they weigh 8.78 grams. The earring backs are large, in order to
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
wirework details. The earrings are completed by simple posts and friction backs. The back of each earring
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Antique Victorian Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Flower Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, bezel settings, and yellow gold butterfly style earring backs. The earrings each measure 15.5 mm wide
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
wide. They are 13mm deep. The earrings are 14 Karat White and YellowGold. The earring backs are 18
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Star Set Pearl Blue Enamel Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
finish. The earrings are domed and fitted with post fittings and butterflies. The earring backs have been
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
, VS1-SI1 clarity. Excellent brilliance. Earring back stamped: 950 Tested: Platinum 8.9 grams Hallmark
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Early 20th Century French Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
yellow gold posts and backs. These Victorian stud earrings centre around a large old mine cut diamond
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1860s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vendome Vintage Moderne Gold Plated Dangle Screw Back Earrings
By Vendome
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic vintage Vendome modernist dangle or chandelier pair of earrings are from the 60's
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Early 20th Century American Modernist Antique Earring Backs

Victorian Natural Red Coral Gold Filled Twist Back Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Victorian natural red coral drop earrings with Gold Filled twist backs. The coral is
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19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw These Edwardian-era
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Cameo Angel Skin Coral Earrings/Screw Backs
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
earrings have screw backs which ensures a secure fit.
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold. Pair of lever- back earrings, each is set with
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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

20th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
-back earrings can be worn alone or extended with the pear-shaped motif. Specialized in antique and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings. This beautiful
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Changeable Stud Earrings with Alpha Back Fittings
Located in Brighton, GB
earrings that offer versatile styling options. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, these stunning
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Early 20th Century European Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Gold Plated and Faux Garnet Screw Back Drop Earrings circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold plated and faux garnet screw back drop earrings. The stones are alternately light and
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1920s Antique Earring Backs

Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings. Dimensions: Length
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Early 20th Century British Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Georgian Foil-Backed Paste Earrings in Silver Pie-Crust Mounts with 18K Wires
Located in Northampton, MA
These exquisite Georgian-era earrings, dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, feature
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Silver

Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose White Gold Clip Post Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco sapphire and diamond earrings. Hailing from the late 1930's, these 14k rose gold clip
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Chrysoprase Onyx 14K Yellow Gold Owl Antique Screw-Back Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-matched to surmounts Completed by screw-back closure Tested as 14 karat yellow gold Circa: 1925 Measures
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Chrysophrase, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
screw-back closures Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s; during the Etruscan Revival Measures: 1/2 inch
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910 Arts Crafts Sterling Kalo Screw Back Leaf Earrings
By Kalo
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely pair of Arts & Crafts sterling silver screw-back earrings signed by Kalo that
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings with Faux Citrine Drops circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Stylish Art Deco sterling silver earrings set with faux citrine faceted glass drops, and screw back
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Screw Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds. Both with screw back closures. A great pair of simple, straightforward Deco earrings! Date
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate 14K Pear Tanzanite Baguette Diamond Omega Back Huggie Earrings 5ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A dazzling pair of estate cluster earrings, expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold. Together, the
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Green Open Back Crystal Clip on Earrings in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A luxurious pair of art-deco clip-on earring. Each features a single carved green crystal, accented
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Crystal

Antique Chandelier Grapes Earrings 3.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 14.7g
Located in SE
bandage on the backside of your earlobe (where you’ll be placing the back of the earring later). The goal
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Splendor Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
earrings. The back side of the earring features the JAJ brand logo, marked “H4”, “14K”. We are sure these
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1870s Australian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Crystal, Garnet, 14k Gold

21 carats GIA diamond earrings 18K white gold earrings RARE FIND
Located in Boca Raton, FL
push back earrings. GIA certificate available upon request. **All items leave our premises with a
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant and rare pair of tassel earrings dating back to the Victorian era. The
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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. The earrings are completed by simple posts, and feature friction backs. The back of each earring is
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 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.