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Vintage Art Deco Platinum and WG OEC Dangle Diamond Earrings 1.20 Carat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with open wire sunburst motifs are secured with modern white gold lever-back settings. The earrings
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold and 4 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings, Early 20th Century
Located in Bologna, IT
. This splendid pair of earrings dates back to the early 20th Century, as can be understood from the
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
blackened .925 silver earrings are produced using an ancient Albanian technique which was brought to Palermo
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mavito 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Pinwheel Earrings
By Mavito
Located in Nashua, NH
Mavito 18K Yellow Gold, Black Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Pinwheel Earrings. The earrings are set
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1880s American Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia ~~ S e t t i n g
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Zircon, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia ~~ S e t t i n g
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Zircon, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Art Deco Earrings- 18k Yellow Gold Oval+Round Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia ~~ S e t t i n g
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Zircon, Yellow Gold

Stunning Victorian 1.58 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
free Diamonds, full of infinite sparkle come in perfect couple for such a gorgeous pair of earrings
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.91 Carat Ruby 2.18 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
A striking pair of ruby and diamond cluster earrings. Each of the rubies displays a strong pinkish
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Salt Sea Pearl and 2.0 Carat Diamond G VVS Classy Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must Superb in quality, Art Deco period classy cluster earrings set with lustrous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian 18 Carat G-SI Rose Cut Diamond Day and Night Earrings, circa 1700s
Located in Brisbane City, Queensland
Circa 1700's Stunning Georgian 'Day and Night' detachable diamond drops in 18ct yellow gold fitted with continental clips. The G colour diamonds are each multi-claw set with 2 off ro...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Gold Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Calabasas, CA
Original Victorian onyx and rose-cut diamond stud earrings backed in 18 karat gold, topped in
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
diamond topaz bow with a cluster pear drop. Original front to back earring backs. Circa 1760. Portuguese
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Earrings Green Paste circa 1880 Screw Backs
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
of coloured glass Pastes. These earrings have been converted to Gold screw backs over time but can
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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9k Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Silver and Marcasite Drop Dangly Screw Back Earrings
Located in Dordogne, FR
Stunning pair of early 20 th century silver and marcasite screw back drop earrings. In very good
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Marcasite, Silver

Antique Victorian Amethyst Earrings 9 Carat Gold Screw Back, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
These fabulous 9ct Gold Amethyst faceted earrings are Victorian, Circa 1900.  Each earring is
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Amethyst, 9k Gold

Rare Flemish Cross Earrings Gold Backed Silver Pendants with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
The purity of these Flemish cross earrings from 1800 emanate from the white silver with a gold back
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Early 1800s Belgian Early Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Designer Kramer Ruby Red Paddle Back Rhinestone Earrings Circa. 1955s -1960
By Kramer
Located in Galveston, TX
Elegant drop-style earrings that feature one of designer Louis Kramer, extraordinary designs. A red
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Late 19th Century American Post-War Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Screw Back Dangle Earrings 375 Purity c1900
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 9CT GOLD LARGE SHELL CAMEO SCREW BACK STUD EARRINGS
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage Silver Iris Class Screw Back Earrings Christmas Gifts for Wife
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
These unique Art Deco earrings feature emerald cut rainbow colored designer "Iris Glass" accents
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Silver

Banded Agate Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian era banded agate earrings. A rounded front, flat back banded agate is set in rosy yellow
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Agate, Gold

Vintage Victorian Drop Onyx Earrings
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
beads. The earrings have posts with backs. The drop faceted bead is abraded from use over the years. It
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Easy to wear and beautifully made, these cut steel earrings with gold backs and ear wires date to
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1860s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Cut Steel, Gold

18th Century Iberian Garnet Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the earrings are delicately chased with abstract engraving. Earrings feature back-to-front closures
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Late 17th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Gold Silver Victorian Earrings.
Located in New York, NY
This is an Estate pair of earrings that was made in the Victorian style from yellow gold and
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Victorian Cut Steel Bead Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1860s Victorian cut steel bead drop earrings with sterling French wire backs.
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Late 19th Century Perpignan Garnet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century French Perpignan garnet earrings. The garnets are foil-backed, and the rose cut
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Late 19th Century French Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Circa 1920s Clear Faceted Stone Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s to 1930s rhodium-plated silver tone metal dangling screw-back earrings in a very
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Base Metal

Antique Victorian Large Paste Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
back of the earrings are white metal. Steeped in history, they are a lovely pair of earrings. These
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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18k Gold, Silver

Beautiful Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Treasure Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back
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1790s British Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Poissardes Earrings in Rose Gold 18 Karats
Located in PARIS, FR
: the earrings are passed through the back of the lobe and closed at the front. For pierced ears
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1850s French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Rose Gold

Mindi Mond Original Victorian Floating Peridot Drop Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Mindi Mond's Reconceived One-of-a-Kind Cushion Cut Peridot Drop Earrings will transport you back in
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1850s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

15.60Ct Cody Stone High Jewelry 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Loren Breckenridge
Located in Appleton, WI
Numbered 1 of 1 by the Artist 15.60Ct Cody Stone Gemstones Set with Solid 14k Gold Lever Backs Earrings
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper

Edwardian Floral Motif .84 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1910. These lovely floral dangle earrings feature old European-cut diamond clusters fashioned
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Original Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Melbourne, AU
These gorgeous original Art Deco Aquamarine Earrings date back to the roaring 1920s, set in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Old European cut diamond rubover set stud earrings
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Impressive pair of rubover set old European cut diamond stud earrings with screw backs. The
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Circa 1920s Deco-Era Red Bead Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s to early 1930s Deco-Era red bead dangling earrings with brass screw-backs. The tops
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Brass

Antique 19th century gold, coral and pearl dangle earrings
Located in Arlington, MA
securely (see the back of the earrings) and inlaid with delicate seed pearl surrounded by a frill of gold
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Bohemian Rhapsody: Antique Garnet Brooch Earrings in Box
Located in Wimberley, TX
natural seed pearls all in rose gold over silver. The earrings display the original back to front ear
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, 15k Gold

18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Loop Earrings
Located in London, W1U 2JG
. Beautiful intricate detail on the back of the earrings as well. Crafted using ancient techniques of making
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15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Circa 1930 Ornate Jeweled Goldtone Renaissance Revival Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930 ornate Renaissance Revival, plated brass dangling screw back earrings bezel set with
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Amethyst White Enamel Earring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
emotions. The earrings have a  closed backed gallery which is typical of this era. They look fabulous
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

18th Century Iberian Gold and Pink Paste Pendeloque Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with paste. The earrings have back to front wires and measure 2 1/8". Materials: 10k gold (tests
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Earring Backs

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10k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings set in Platinum
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Art Deco Brazilian Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings set in Platinum. Dating to the late
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1910s Brazilian Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.35CT Foiled Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, Victorian Fine Jewelry
Located in Rottedam, NL
gold these earrings date back to mid-late 19th century and weight 4.3 grams. The earrings are
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Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Paste Earrings 18 Carat Silver, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
are backed in Silver fitted with 18ct Gold shepherd hook wires.  These are truly stunning earrings
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Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 22 Karat Gold Moghul Necklace and Earrings Natural Rubies.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1 1/2 inch wide. The matching earrings each contain a center natural ruby and drop below. The backs
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Early 20th Century Indian Contemporary Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold

Victorian 9.20 Carats Diamond, 18 Karat Gold, Silver Pendant Earrings
Located in Calabasas, CA
Each earring is backed in 18 karat yellow gold, topped in silver and set with 38 old European-cut
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum 4.0 Carat Diamond and 2.4 Carat Emerald Earrings
Located in DALLAS, TX
approximately 2.4 carat total weight emerald earrings with omega post backs. 10.8Dwt/16.8 gm. Earrings are
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Victorian Era Pearl Seed Pearl Moon Cluster Earrings 14 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 14 carat gold, our Luna Earrings are an antique delight. Her screw back
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings, Early 20th Century
Located in Bologna, IT
A stunning pair of antique drop and lever-back earrings, dating from the early 20th Century. Each
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1920s Asian Art Nouveau Enamel Gilded Sterling Filigree Flower Earrings
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
, that include a push back, and require a pierced ear to wear. These unique flower earrings would make an
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

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Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Pearl Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity c1900 Victorian
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 9CT GOLD PEARL PASTE SCREW BACK DROP DANGLE EARRINGS
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

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Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity C1890 Victorian
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 9CT GOLD DIAMOND PASTE SCREW BACK DROP DANGLE EARRINGS
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

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Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 9.00 Carat Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
treated - Blue Zircon and Rose cut Diamonds drop earrings stepping back to 1920 ca! Most charming in
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Victorian Coral Brooch/Pedant and Screw Back Drop Earring Gold Filled Set
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This lovely Gold-filled Victorian set consists of matching screw back earrings and a brooch which
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Gold-filled

Silvertone Cuff and Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide silvertone cuff with large decorative enamel medallion with matching oval screw back earrings
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1920s American Antique Earring Backs

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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 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 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 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.