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GIA 10.07 Carat Colombia Minor Emerald and Diamond Retro Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified, 10.07-carat Colombia Minor Emerald and diamond Retro lever back stud earrings
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Early 20th Century Colombian Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Provençal diamond drop earrings, 18 karat gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
. The clasps are made of gold. The back of the earrings is partially gilded with gold leaf. Arles
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1870s French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Two deep blue, unheated sapphires sit central in this beautiful pair of earrings dating back to the
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
estimate weight of 0.50 carat each earring H colour white exceelent spark earrings dates back to 1880/1900
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1880s Antique Earring Backs

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings (Approx 1.8-Carats) 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
circa 1890. These earrings are fitted with French hook-back closures for secure and comfortable wear
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Pools Of Light Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
completed by simple earring posts and friction backs. A marvelous example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Natural Saltwater Pearl And Diamond Cluster Earrings Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
give a splendid light, characterized by a gold setting. In this case, this pair are lever back earrings
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
earrings features a total of around 42 foil-backed, rose cut diamonds ranging from 3.9 mm to 1.2mm diameter
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Marcasite Dangle Earrings 2.5" Sterling Antique 1920
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE ORIGINAL PAIR OF ART DECO DANGLE DROP EARRINGS IN STERLING
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Inch Antique 19th C Paste Marie Antoinette Style
Located in New York, NY
repairs visible on the back of the earrings consistent with their age. The top shepherd hooks are later
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

English 15k Gold Amethyst and Green Chrosberyl Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, flanked by coiling elements. These unusual, transitional earrings look back to the Georgian era for their
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, 15k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
backs to allow for comfortable wear of the earrings. The gold posts have been added to the earrings to
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Sterling/18kt Long Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
heavily patinaed earrings have an elaborate closed-back design encrusted with glinting Rose Cut diamonds
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1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
century. Our opinion : At first lever- back earrings, they were transformed by their previous owner to be
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Triple-Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold (≈0.90 ct/ea)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
white gold, screw-back studs, everyday diamonds, minimalist jewelry, geometric earrings, bridal studs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

AJD Elegant Peridot and Kyanite Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
cushion backs, these earrings offer both style and comfort. The thoughtful design ensures secure wear
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Silver and Clear Paste Pendeloque Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
French 19th Century Silver and Clear Paste (cut glass) Pendeloque Earrings c.1860s Lever Back
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Target Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
piece. Complemented by hinged back fittings, these earrings offer both comfort and security for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

19th Century Antique Earrings in Gold, Filigree, Natural Pearls and Enamel – Abr
Located in Milano, MI
Rare and refined antique earrings from Abruzzo, Italy, dating back to the 19th century. Crafted in
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19th Century Italian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique White Gold 0.66ct Old European Floating Diamond Hexagon Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ear Condition: Antique earrings. New posts & backs. Shows some light wear. Original finish & patina
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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
found in todays creations. The surface of these earrings are platinum while the backs are 18k yellow
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Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
original lever-back fitting. These earrings are in excellent condition, displaying a stunning patina to the
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18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
backings) Thickness: 3.9mm projection off the ear Condition: Antique Edwardian earrings, New lever backs
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings are 1 inch (26mm) long and just over 1/2 inch (14mm) wide. The earrings have lever backs. The
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century 15 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Sublime antique earrings
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period gold and close-backed garnet earrings, the long pendants of
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1830s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Garnet

Ancient Roman Empire 3rd-century 1yellow gold earrings set with rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman Empire 3rd-century 16kt yellow gold earrings set with cabochon-cut rubies. Design
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Art Deco 1920s Sterling Silver, Paste and Green Glass Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
the ear with screw backs. The earrings measure 5cm x 1.5cm. Wear it With... Pair these earrings with
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
these diamonds are VS, color is between F-G. The earrings closes with a screw back. The earrings are
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE Glow Circle Hoop Crystals Door Knocker Drop Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings, signed at the back. Come
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1890s German Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold Plate

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poissardes Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
setting and half fine pearls on a silver motif. The earrings slip on from the back. Height : 4,5 cm
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19th Century French Empire Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Ruby Silver 14 Karat Gold Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Antique silver gold-backed earrings in the shape of flowers are set with one large old cut old mine
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1870s Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Round Silver Star Drop Earrings with Gilt Finish
Located in London, GB
. The earrings are in very good condition, there is some denting to the back of one earring. These
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
filagree work with filagree flower top portions. The earrings have their original screw backs. They
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch Earrings Suite
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
movement. The earrings are fitted with hook backs in yellow gold. The earrings are in great condition
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Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Quatrefoil Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
unmarked but acid test as 14k gold. The earrings have screw backs with beautiful flower-shaped backings.
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
these earrings can catch the light from all directions! These earrings have screw-backs, so anyone can
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old Russian Diamond Earrings with lever back folding hooks from ca 1900s - 1910s. Old
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1910s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Platinum and 18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
measuring 8.8mm in diameter. The earrings secure at the back with gold butterflies. Tobi Gem Setting has
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Masriera 18KT Gold Enamel Earrings with 2.48Ct. Emeralds and .88Ct. of Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
have a post back and a french clip. They can be easily adjusted for non pierced ears. Earrings measures
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1890s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Gold 0.60ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rosy Gold w/ Yellow Gold Backs Weight
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1890s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
great amount of decorative filagree work as well as enamel. The earrings have their original screw backs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
black enamel with a diamond and circle gold design. The earrings have post backs and replacement 14k
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
charming earrings are set with rich red rubies, with white star enameled surrounds. The back of the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau period. The earrings have silver screw backs which can be easily converted if desired
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Silver

6.79 Carat Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings PT
Located in New York, NY
6.79 Ct Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings Platinum These Earrings
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Mid-19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
additions and are 10 Karat gold. The earrings will be sent with the comfortable plastic backs. Together the
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Pair of Antique Diamond Stud Earrings in original mounts 3.22 carats GIA E/F VS
Located in London, GB
back and have a faultless mechanism. The delicacy of the mounts are outstanding. The earrings and their
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1890s English Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Garrards 7.40ct Diamond 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 British Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum art deco lever-back diamond earrings. The earrings are clip-on and have a lever back. They
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
worn. The back of the earrings typically features a simple, secure clip that is easy to fasten and
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco 3.80ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
These endearing pair of diamond cluster earrings date back to the artistic Art Deco era. Set to
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1890 Victorian Era Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings (Approx 1.8-Carats) Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Victorian-era earrings center two old mine cut diamonds, each graded L color with
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1890s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kalo Chicago Arts Crafts Sterling Silver Leaf Earrings, 1910
By Kalo
Located in Lexington, KY
compliment any outfit you pair them with! These screw-back earrings date to 1910 and are beautifully detailed
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
approximately .70 ct. The earrings have clip backs but posts could be easily added if desired. The coral
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Blooming Radiance: 1940’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
sparkle, exuding sophistication and femininity. Designed with comfortable clip-on backs, these earrings
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.