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Cellini 18kt Yellow Gold 3.88ct. Diamond Bubble Hanging Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
light and airy feeling. The earrings measure 2-1/4" x 1". They are pierced with a french clip back and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant green color stone of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings Studios 1983 Lotus Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Nephrite Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
at the Angela Cummings studios, back in the 1983. These free forms pair of lotus clip-on earrings has
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pate de Verre Aqua and Gold Leaf Camelia Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Masterfully crafted glass paste earrings from the pate de Verre Collection. Designed by a former
Category

2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Octagon Shape Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
colors! These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant rainbow color sapphire stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

New 14k White Gold European Bezel Diamond W/ Calibre Sapphire Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This spectacular and very well made pair of drop earrings is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

New 14k White Gold 3.62ct European Bezel Diamond Calibre Ruby Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This spectacular and very well made pair of drop earrings is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Target 14K Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of Yellow orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Wander 18k Gold Floral Clip-on Earrings
By Wander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings are an excellent example of French goldsmithing.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Enamel Antique Button Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
into earrings in the late 1800s to early 1900s and attach to the ears with a screw-back mechanism. They
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

CHARLES TURI Pair Of Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 1.30 Ctw In Diamonds Onyx
By Charles Turi
Located in Miami, FL
and French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 20 round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Spanish 18K Gold and Silver Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
the back of the earrings, the Iberian handmade structure is visible, with looping wires that connect
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Givenchy Gold G Logo Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Totally rocking the logo mania trend with these original Vintage Givenchy Logo Earrings. Crafted
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Bead Statement Cascade Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A hugely fun pair of 1950s-60s statement Gold Bead Earrings. Featuring 10 strands of claw set
Category

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Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Gold Cultured Pearl Earrings. Crafted with a half drilled cultured pearl sitting
Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage Green Silver Floral Cascade Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Floral Cascade Earrings. Created in intricately patterned silver tone metal. Each
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Dior Vintage Earrings Pearl Crystal Rhinestones 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Earrings feature a wonderful half pearl surrounded by the most captivating Swarovski rhinestones. All set
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Seaman Schepps Rare Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 24.29 Cts Spinels
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
pierced and non pierced ears and comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips. The entire
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25ct Pink Sapphire Ombré Art Deco Fan Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
Fan-shaped Pink Sapphire ombré earrings with two bezel-set Pink Sapphires totaling 2.25ct. Inspired
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960 s Pierre Cardin organically shaped earrings
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
. Clip backs. Earrings measures approximately 1.25" tall and just under 1" in width. Earrings are not
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Red Crystal Cascade Statement Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Incredible Vintage Red Statement Earrings. Featuring triple cascading hoops of garnet red fancy cut
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Vintage Gold Amber Leaf Statement Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Amber Leaf Earrings. Crafted from gold plated metal and amber colored resin. Featuring a
Category

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Materials

Gold Plate

Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These lovely vintage style Art Deco diamond and sapphire earrings are hand crafted in 14k two tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Rousselet Emerald Pate de Verre and Embroidered Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Emerald Pate de Verre and Embroidered Earrings with clip back fittings. Unusual
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Isabel Canovas Gold Triple Drop Engraved Earrings
By Isabel Canovas
Located in London, GB
the back. These glamorous earrings have seen little use in their lifetime and are in excellent
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Gold Bow Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
of Haute couture is stamped at the back "Chanel 1989". Those were made in France. Condition: very
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel CC Faux-Pearl and Silver-Tone Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC faux-pearl clip-on earrings featuring silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, ivory
Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

1980s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gadrooned Large Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, weevil hallmark. Important earrings in yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gerard Yosca Turquoise Crystal Earrings 1990Ss
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Gerard YOSCA Earrings. Featuring fancy cut crystals and turquoise blue glass cabochon
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Vintage Jacky de G Gold Cluster Earrings
By Jacky De G
Located in New York, NY
with every movement. Statement earrings and jewelry defined the style of the 1980s; French jewelry of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Ciner Gold Pearl Crystal Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Perfect Vintage Ciner Pearl Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with large glass
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Floral Gunmetal Statement Leaf Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Statement Vintage Floral Leaf Earrings from the 1990s. Featuring flower tops and long drop leaf in
Category

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Vintage Gold Pearl Drop Matelasse Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super chic pair of Vintage Pearl Matelasse Earrings. Featuring a large matelasse patterned in
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Geo Wrap Statement Earrings 1990S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Statement Earrings. Featuring a triangular ribbon wrapped design in gold plated metal. In
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Materials

Gold Plate

George K. Wittels 18K Gold Carved Green Intaglio and Diamond Earrings, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
shaping in a compact, wearable scale. Fitted with secure French backs (also known as omega backs). Signed
Category

Late 20th Century American Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Orchid Clip-on Earrings by Leonard
By Leonard of Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
age, there are no signs of discolouration. On the back of the earrings, the signature of the creator
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant round diamond anchors the center, catching the light with every turn. Around it, French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1997 Burgundy Rose Pearls Crystals Tassel Earrings
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Tassel Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine
Category

1990s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel 90s Collection Clover Gripoix Multicolor Clip On Earrings
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
earrings are a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and house heritage. Each earring features four triangle
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Omega 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphire borders, this gorgeous earrings sparkle with every move. The omega back design adds a hint of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fabrice Paris Taupe and Silver Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris designed these stunning clip-on earrings. Each piece is handmade, unique, and
Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings Made circa 1920 A pair of platinum earrings each set
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Fire Agate Cabochon Bezel Set Tsavorite Garnet Dangle Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
have posts with 18k yellow French clip backs for added comfort. A beautifully original way to add color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Tsavorite, Fire Agate, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Spectra Fine Jewelry Emerald Diamond Romantic Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
back to ancient cultures. The chandelier style, which included both earrings and pendants was first
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Trifari AlfredPhilippe 1948-1954 RhodiumPlated Tassel Chain FrenchClip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
; Arpels. The earrings are signed on the back of their French-style clips with a post-1936 brand imprint
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

Elegant Diamond Blue Sapphire Floral Flower Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds and 96 French cut blue sapphires. These magnificent and timeless earrings would add a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings, made in France in the 21th
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Edouard Rambaud Paris Pearl Statement Earrings 1980s
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Wilmslow, GB
faux pearls. Very good vintage condition, signed, 8cms. An exquisite pair of French designer earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Karl Lagerfeld Bonzaï Gold-Toned Clip-On Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic and collectible, these Karl Lagerfeld gold-toned clip-on earrings feature a bold, sculptural
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Fine Antique Georgian 2.8 TCW Diamond 18K Gold, Silver Topped Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14K white gold French hook backs A beautiful pair of diamond earrings is a classic which should be in
Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Turquoise Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Grosse Turquoise Lapis Tassle Statement Earrings 1970s
By Grosse
Located in Wilmslow, GB
vintage Grossé Tassle Earrings. A trio of long line drops are created from lapis lazuli and turquoise
Category

Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Space Age Rubber, Lucite and AB Rhinestones Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous clip-on earrings were hand-crafted in France in the 1980s. Their huge coiled shape
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Heidi Abrahamson Blue Agate Glass and Acrylic Post Modernist Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
agate and glass beads. They are of the French clip back variety with a sterling silver post. Signed
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Brass

David Yurman Pearl Natural Diamond Halo 18-Karat Earrings In Stock
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Earring Backs: 18k yellow gold french wire backs Item Dimensions: The earrings are approximately 11.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Christian Dior CD Logo Button Earrings 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
We love these Vintage Dior Button Logo Earrings from the 1990s. Featuring the iconic CD initials in
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Mosaic of Diamond, Pink Tourmaline and Aquamarine Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Sterling silver. French back for pierced ears. Diamond carat weight is 1.3; and the aquamarines and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

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Earrings With A French Back For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate earrings with a french back for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a earrings with a french back may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any earrings with a french back from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. Most of our earrings with a french back for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Earrings With A French Back?

Prices for a earrings with a french back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $825 and can go as high as $41,277, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,538.

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 Earrings With A French Back
  • 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.
  • French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A French clasp earring is a pierced earring with a uniquely designed backing. Specifically, the French clasp is a curved wire mounted on a hinge that fits over the post after you insert the earring. Also called the French clip, the hardware helps to keep earrings from rotating or bending in a piercing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.