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Art Deco Diamond-Set Platinum Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum with 14k findings. These fabulous Art Deco earrings excite the senses with
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Carved Amethyst Dog Motif 18K Earrings.
Located in Aspen, CO
Carved cameo lap dog earrings c. 1900 with more recent gold settings. Splendid, carved amethyst
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian Russian Yellow Gold Emerald Clover Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
motif. The earrings feature lever back closure. Marked 56 for Russian gold. Measurements: 1/2” x 9/16
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Earring Backs

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous pair of hanging diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Old mine cut diamond small drop earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant pair of drop earrings set in 18ct gold with old mine cut diamonds for 1.50ct total c.a
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. Attached to the top of each earring is a gold wire and lever back clasp, providing additional security. The
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking pair of natural sapphire and diamond earrings from the late Victorian (ca1900s) era
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian French 1.50 Total Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite pair of mixed metals diamond earrings from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! These lovely
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Edwardian Gold Silver Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 - 1920 Yellow Gold with Silver Earrings, Measuring just under 1 inch in length and 1/2
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Angel Skin Coral Earrings 14K Carved Face
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These gorgeous earrings used to match the Pendant which was listed and now sold. These are carved
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1840s Italian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 14k Gold

Russian Imperial Era Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
22 sparkling white round old-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.85 ct set in silver over rose gold. Marked with 56 zolotniks gold standard (14K - 583) / St Petersburg...
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond

Antique Emerald and Diamond Earrings 18K
Located in New York, NY
A delicate pair of natural Colombian square cut emeralds surrounded by old mine-cut diamonds and suspended from bezel set round diamonds in 18K gold with lever closures.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Oriental Natural Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pair of Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings circa 1910 14K rose gold
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Early 20th Century Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
These earrings hail from the early 20th Century, crafted in 18K yellow gold. They feature rose-cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings, 1900
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning antique cluster earrings, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted in 12k yellow
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Gold Victorian Flower Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, eye-clean white Exquisitely detailed gold, such texture and depth to the petals Hook and leaver backs
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Natural Turquoise Florette Earrings in 10k
Located in Miami, FL
An Antique late Victorian turquoise “Florette” earrings set in 10k yellow gold featuring natural
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Pearl Diamonds Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, they have a round frame on which are set 5 rose- cut diamonds, and in the center a
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Antique 7 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings, 1890s
Located in Napoli, NA
the back. Given the importance of the earrings and the era it is assumed that they belonged to a
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
lever-back earrings. In each one sits an over 2 carat antique cushion cut diamond that was cut with a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Of oval shape these elegant lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hedges Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Antique Painted Pansy Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by screw-back posts Stamped for 14
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring two oval cabochon sapphires
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1890 Diamond 5 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Cluster 18k gold earrings authentic from 1890's period. The Earrings are set with 5.00 carats of
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Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 6.40 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings, 1890s
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning unusual antique cluster earrings, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted in 12k
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver

Antique 3.40 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings, 1900
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning unusual antique cluster earrings, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted in 18k
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Natural Pearl Victorian Antique Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
backs) Weight: 8.5 grams Includes: Certified Appraisal $22,800. GIA Report# 6223620956 custom box
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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

Edwardian 2.00 Carats Mine Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of diamond cluster earrings from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! These beautiful
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French Ruby and Diamond Set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k and Platinum, French. This pair of antique ruby and diamond drop earrings are
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1890s French Antique Earring Backs

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French, 20th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings they are formed of a half pearl of gold surmounted by a small rose- cut diamond. The
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

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

1900s Coral button Earrings with Diamonds and 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 1900s Mediterranean coral button earrings - 14k yellow gold - French wire back for pierced ears
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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 2.30 Carats Total Weight Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. Elegant beyond measure, these antique drop earrings feature brilliant white old
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1890s Antique Earring Backs

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Old Cushion Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
These sweet diamond earrings were crafted by hand in the Edwardian era. At the bottom of each
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified French Art Deco 3.5 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A pair of elegant and show stopping French Art Deco earrings. Centered by over 2 carats total of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Synthetic Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Synthetic Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Cluster Earrings. Featuring two
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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

Victorian Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each centering an articulated, claw set, old mine cut diamond, weighting approximately 0.20 carat total, eye-clean Accented with round cabochon and calibré cut turquoise Textured ...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18k c1920s GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k. Rich red rubies are the focus of these luminous earrings. Each no-heat ruby (GIA
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1920s Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 7.90 Carat Certified Diamond Carat Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning unusual antique cluster earrings, restored, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1900s Diamond 3.50 carat Two-Color Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Timeless antique cluster earrings, restored, in excellent conditions. They are hand crafted in 18k
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Early 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Antique Diamond Cluster Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings Featuring 22 Old European Cut Diamonds Of G
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Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, C 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
A very delicate pair of late Victorian natural pearl and diamond cluster earrings, each set to the
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1880s European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty earrings in the French style, with the "clamshell" encrusted with rose diamonds and set with
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1880s French Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Outstanding Victorian 5 1/2 Carat Old Mine Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An antique bombshell pair of earrings bursting with incredible glimmer and glamour. This authentic
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Set 2.33 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Diamond Earrings measuring 1/2 inch in length, silver Basket settings with a Lever
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Silver

Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Earrings, Platinum And Gold, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, set with cushion shaped faceted sapphires, with an
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- back earrings, they are set with an antique brilliant-cut diamond with claws, which holds in tassel a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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

Antique Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold And Platinum Cluster Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of natural pearl and diamond cluster earrings, with bouton shaped natural pearls in
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

20th Century Colombian Emerald Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Signed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 20th Century Colombian Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Lever-Back Earrings in
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1920s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings. This gorgeous pair
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings. This amazing pair
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Authentic Victorian GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Earring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful authentic Victorian sapphire diamond leverback earrings. Featuring GIA certified no heat
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Invisible Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Burma Ruby And Diamond Cocktail Earring in 18 K White
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Pink Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut diamonds surround the central pink sapphire. The lever-back earrings are fastened at the front
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Edwardian 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 2.00 carats with H to J color and SI clarity Completed by 14 karat gold hinged backs and posts
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Glow Semi Demi Circle Dome Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 2.0*0.9 cm. Weight: 6.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for
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1890s German Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold Plate

Wallins, Sweden, Pair of Earrings in 14 Carat Gold with Cultured Pearls
Located in bronshoj, DK
Wallins, Sweden. A pair of earrings in 14 carat gold adorned with cultured pearls. Dated 1903
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1920, 3.84 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond set silver-upon-gold cluster earrings, with an old-cut diamond in the centre of
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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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 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 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 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 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 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.