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Pair of "Mystery Set" 50 Cr Ruby Diamond "Fleurettes" Ear Stud Earrings, 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
These stunning cocktail earrings feature an invisible or mystery set of princess cut Burma ruby and
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hedges Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower earrings designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. Beautiful colorful pair of earrings
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4.11 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
/Clarity: J-K / VS2-SI2 Total Carat Weight: Approximately 4.11 Carats Earring Weight: 4.7 Grams GIA
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Plique-a-Jour and 3.68 Carat Diamond Earring and Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earring and ring set; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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1890s French Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or rose et jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle, en forme de fleur soulignées de perles fines et centrées chacune d'un diamant ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses Napoléon III de forme marguerite en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes), formée d'un cabochon oval de corail entouré de huit boutons en corail. Huit diamants taille rose vien...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

17th Century Enamel Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22k. Earring backs altered.
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1650s Renaissance Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

Victorian Extra Large Flat Cut Garnet and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
red colour. The earring backs are attached at the centre of the cluster which means the earrings sit
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Garnet

Edwardian Chalcedony and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum earrings backed in 14K yellow gold; a charming heart design, an ever-enduring symbol of
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Platinum, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
white gold earring back, stamped with a "585" gold purity mark. Beautiful and feminine, they are a
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings with Bow
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional 1940's 18k white gold diamond bow top dangle earrings with elongated backs natural no
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, Earrings Interchangeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The earrings backs are made of 14 karat (stamped).
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Moonstone and Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
a vibrant hue. The design is secured by a modern hinged earring back marked "14K". This pair of
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Earrings, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
diamonds, totalling 0.36 carat in each earring. The stones are set in platinum, while the earring backs are
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Citrine Button Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
order of the day. Note the artistic hand molded gold flowers on the earring backs. The lever back
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1880s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage White Gold 0.9 TCW Diamond Halo Stud Earring
By Avon
Located in New York, NY
: Good vintage condition, one earring back is not gold Item #: BR-1416-100324-20
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Onyx Hoop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
earring back stamped with a "585" gold purity mark. The rich black onyx paired with the vibrant gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Pearls Rose Cut Diamonds Clip on Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique amethyst pearls rose-cut diamonds white gold clip-on drop earrings circa 1900
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. Resting on the back of each is a 14kt yellow gold post and 10kt yellow gold tension earring backs
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1890
Located in Cape May, NJ
following behind. The earrings are very early post screw back earrings and they are completely original with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Onyx Cushion Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 1.70 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
the design are simple gold posts and earring backs (marked "750"). When worn, the dramatic contrast
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver over Gold Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
earring back will provide extra security, making these wonderful earrings not only dazzling, but practical
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Sunburst Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
icing on the cake. Note; these earrings have a special flip down claw on the earring backs (shown in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-karat yellow gold and silver. WEIGHT: 2.6 grams. EARRING BACKS: old-fashioned lever backs with
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Early 1900s Romantic Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Black Tahitian Pearl and 0.90 Total Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
and earring back, stamped with a "950" platinum purity mark. These incredible and classic Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. EARRING BACKS: 14k yellow gold ear wires, visible in the photographs. CONDITION: brooch, very minor
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1850s Italian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. EARRING BACKS: 14k yellow gold ear wires, visible in the photographs. CONDITION: brooch, very minor
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1850s Italian Victorian Antique Earring Backs

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Coral, 14k Gold

Arts Crafts Blue Zircon Jewelry Set, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage 16.84 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
in 14k yellow gold. The earrings' backs are composed of 10k yellow gold. Metal Content: Guaranteed
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.30 Total Carat Old Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
(approximately 0.65ctw per ear). Secure gold earring backs rest on the back of each earring, allowing for easy
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Foil Back Gold Earrings c1850s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1850s 15K yellow Gold Earrings with fine granulation work and set with Foil Back stones
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

15k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
earring back at the top of a diamond shaped topper, allowing them to swing with lovely movement and
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Foil Backed Crystal and Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foil backed crystal and 14 karat gold earrings. These earrings measure 1.5"l x
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Early 18th Century Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: approximately 2 ¼” (5.71 cm) long and 5/8” (1.60 cm) wide overall. EARRING BACKS: posts with friction clutches
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early 19th Century Foiled Back Topaz Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foiled back topaz earrings designed as flower clusters, in sterling silver with
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1820s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Deco Sterling Silver Spratling Mexican Screw-Back Earrings
By Spratling
Located in Lexington, KY
These fantastic Spratling earrings are in sterling silver and were made in Mexico! They have a
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1920s Mexican Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian European Diamond Platinum Antique Butterfly Screw-Back Stud Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-back style posts Tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Measures: 1/4 x 1/4 inches Total Weight: 2.5 grams
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1910s Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Gold Pearl and Foil Back Pink Stone Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 Georgian Yellow Gold 2 Sided Dangle Earrings, having Etruscan Granulation work
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1850s Unknown Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Other, 14k Gold

Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning pair of petite diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These beautiful
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These antique Art Deco earrings of geometrically inspired and color-contrasted design are crafted
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite and unusual pair of diamond heart and arrow earrings from the Victorian
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

De Vroomen Hematite Red Enamel Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By De Vroomen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Vroomen hematite red enamel and yellow gold clip earrings circa 1986. Love them because they
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1880s English Contemporary Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Decoration Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pair of long lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw-Back Antique Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are comprised of square surmounts with twisted wire floral motif. Suspending spiculum
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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco German Sterling Silver Marcasite Carnelian Drop Screw Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These beautiful Deco earrings are in sterling silver and feature marcasite accents and gorgeous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Spanish Foil Backed Rock Crystal and Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Delicately hand fabricated in 14 karat gold these intricate Spanish earrings date to around the
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Certified 2.67 Carat Platinum Art Deco OEC Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular pair of Art Deco diamond stud earrings. Showcasing two Old European Cut diamonds in
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Antique Painted Flower Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.32 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by screw-back posts Stamped for 14 karat gold With
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

19th Century 1 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Trembling, these antique earrings
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Dating Back to the Revival Etruscan Period in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stunning Etruscan Revival 14 karat yellow gold vintage earrings with chains and globes
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Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold 5.0ctw Old Round Bezel Blue Zircon Polished Screw Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This superb pair of antique earrings was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and feature a gorgeous
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Pearl Lever Back Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of an Art Deco lever back drop earrings crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

1920 Austrian Natural Coral 18K Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a timeless pair of early Art Deco screw-back earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold that
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1920s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Carnelian 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Screw Back Clip Ons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Victorian carnelian drop earrings fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The earrings feature
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Turquoise and Diamond Stud Earring with Omega Back, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Ct Oval Turquoise And Diamond Stud Earring With Omega Back ,14 Karat White Gold
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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid Victorian Banded Agate Earrings Girandole Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
is thrilling. The earrings are backed with 15kt gold. They were made in c.1860 in either Italy or
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1860s European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Agate, 15k 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 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 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.