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1920 s Brooch and Earring Set - Porcelain - Handpainted - Rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pink roses on each piece. The brooch has a needle on the back. The earrings have a screw on the back
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1920s Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant Earring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Seed Pearls w/ Milgrain border Single Diamond Solitaire at Center of Earring Hook Backs w/ Latch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rococo Revival Demiparure Enameled Earrings and Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
earrings have a lever back clasp, which is unusual today but is quite common for earrings from the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Revival Antique Earring Backs

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Cut Lead Crystal Bead Choker Necklace Sterling Earrings Circa 1905
Located in Burbank, CA
-back earrings from the early 1900s. The highly-faceted crystals of the necklace are strung on silk cord
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Antique 18 Karat Natural Pink Topaz Diamond Pearl Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
back earring is set with an oval pink topaz and two table cut diamonds and pearl drop. The 16 1/2 inch
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1860s Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A superb pair of antique Georgian period diamond earrings in yellow gold. Featuring a center rose
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18th Century Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Enameled Antique French Day and Night Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
earrings in yellow gold. Designed to be worn as a smaller pair of lever back earrings during the day
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. METAL: 18-karat yellow gold and platinum. WEIGHT: 4.5 grams. EARRING BACKS: lever backs
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

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Silver

White Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Level Back Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Unique pair of level-back earrings realized in 9K rose
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Early 19th Century Italian Retro Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

20th Century Garnet 18 Karat Rose Platinum Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. Charming antique lever-back earrings
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever- back earrings are each decorated with a glass cabochon engraved with a clover. The system of
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely antique
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Small antique lever back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian pair of lever-back earrings crafted in 18K gold and adorned with
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
frequent with emeralds, these lever- back antique earrings will dress up all your outfits.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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

French, 1900s, Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Charming lever- back
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever-back earrings are thick and of very fine quality. The pearls are supposedly fine. Specialized in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

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

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring 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

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A pair of antique gold
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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

French 19th Century Green Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. Antique lever- back earrings, each set in the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. A pair of antique lever-back earrings, they form a round motif with a pearly
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. A pair of antique lever-back earrings, they form a round motif with a pearly
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Natural 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 lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

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

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

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

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

French 20th Century Diamonds Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum. Sublime antique lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Small antique lever back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

French 20th Century Onyx Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, they are of polylobed form and support a flat disc of onyx, itself decorated in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings slip on from the back. Height : 17.5 mm approximately, width : 11.5 mm approximately, thickness
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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

French 1900s Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming lever-back earrings
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

French 1900s Black Faceted Glass 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. These lovely antique sleepers
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Onyx Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, of oval shape, they are decorated on the top of a plate of onyx which presents, in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Stud / Screw Back Earrings with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, 1920, USA
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco ladies stud / screw back earrings with natural emerald and diamonds. Made in USA Circa
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Fine Half-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 lever- back
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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

French 20th Century Rubies 18 Karat Rose and Green Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose and green gold, eagle head hallmark. A charming pair of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.23 Carat Old Cut Diamond Openwork Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Edwardian openwork lever-back earrings crafted in 14K and 18K gold. It is adorned
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald & Diamond Day & Night Earrings A pair of 18 karat gold and silver earrings with
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. 18k gold lever backs. Modern earrings made with old materials and old techniques recreating the
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Queen Anne "black dot" paste cluster earrings set in silver. The earrings date
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1740s English Stuart Antique Earring Backs

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Silver

Antique Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
condition. Noted: These are a near pair, probably converted to earrings from a necklace, the backs are
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
earrings feature 2.0 carats of old cut diamonds set in platinum with 18 karat yellow gold wires. From a
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1910s Swiss Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Platinum Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning antique deco diamond earrings are crafted in solid platinum. These earrings are
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Cluster12k gold earrings authentic from 1800's period. The Earrings are mounted with approx. 5.00
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Early 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of timeless earrings that is anything but ordinary, this art deco pair of diamond earrings
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Cluster earrings in excellent condition, authentic from late 800's period. They are made of 12k
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Cluster earrings in excellent condition, authentic from late 800's period. They are made of 12k
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1915, crafted in silver and 14K rose gold
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Austrian Art Deco Coral Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. These fabulous Art Deco earrings are vintage twenties jewels at
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum + Diamond Dangle Earrings 2.20ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
earrings begin with a Round Cut diamond within a bezel setting, secured to the ear with a lever-back wire
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Rose cut diamonds and baroque pearl antique earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Antique earrings from the early 1900s period c.a. set in 9ct gold with rose cut diamonds and
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Early 20th Century European Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl

1890 Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Cluster 18k gold earrings authentic from 1890's period. The Earrings are set with a center pearl
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Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1800 Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Exquisite antique cluster earrings, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted in 12k rose gold
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Early 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Victorian 18 karat gold Natural Sapphire and diamond earrings. These gorgeous sapphire and diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Victorian Coral Rose Cut Dangle Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving these vintage earrings!! You rarely find true antique earrings from this era. Let
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.