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Tsavorite Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning Tsavorite, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Oval Aqua Blue Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of ultra feminine and very pretty Vintage Dior Aqua Earrings. Crafted in weighty gold plated
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings in the Style of Art Deco
Located in Derby, NY
. There is 1.0 ct tw in diamonds and another 7.06 cttw in french cut ceylon sapphires. Friction back. 18 K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, arrows and cc logo. Textured backside. Both earrings feature Chanel made in France engraved plate behind
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

3mm Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Halo Set Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone are specialty cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined expression of Art Deco elegance, this pair of drop earrings showcase a brilliant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large YSL Yves Saint Laurent Clip On Earrings from 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Design form the 1980s ! Signed YSL Made in France at Back Stunning Christmas Gift Idea for Luxury High
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Marc Labat Paris Geometric Black and Blue Resin Clip Earrings
By Marc Labat
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Marc Labat Paris designed those charming massive resin clip-on earrings in the
Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined expression of Art Deco elegance, this pair of drop earrings showcase a brilliant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Earrings SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD
Category

20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Shape: French Cut Size: 2 mm. Number: 22 Weight: 1.37 Carat (approx. total weight) These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Happy Spirit 1.34 Carat, Diamond Pendulum Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
another hi polished circle. The earrings have a post back and a french clip. They could be adjusted for
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 1770, fitted in an
Category

Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Christian Dior by Galliano Spectacular Ruby Black Tumbling Sphere Earrings
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage 2000s Dior Sphere Earrings. Featuring a sublime array of deep pink, black and
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1990s Drop Earrings

1960s 18k gold and diamond Pery et fils clip-on earrings
Located in London, GB
This delightful pair of clip-on Pery et Fils earrings date back to 1960s. Made in France in the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AUSTRIAN 1930 Art Deco Dangle Earrings 14Kt Gold 5.66 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. These earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Star Jelly Belly Double Navy Flower Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Statement Elegant Monderist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Lovely Diamond and Sapphire Bow-Earrings in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
earrings have a secure screw-back posts and the perfect size to match both daytime and evening looks
Category

20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Coppola E Toppo Ocean Blues Crystal Tassel Earrings 1950S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Here we have a seriously stunning pair of luxury vintage Coppola e Toppo earrings hand made by the
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20th Century More Earrings

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Shell Pearl Post Modernist Super Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
5/8" long by 2 1/4" wide and are fitted with a french clip back style fastener. Signed Heidi on
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2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 10 mm. Length: 10 mm. Weight: 3.59 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow White Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of signed Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Diamond Flower Earrings, made in France in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Onyx Marquise Shape Ring and Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-shaped design in both the ring and earrings, each showcasing brilliant diamonds at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Each earring with omega clip back is designed as a stylized bow knot set with round brilliant-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Round Brilliant Diamond with Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings feature a central 3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Chanel Vintage Cruise 1993 Starfish Lava Red Pearl 93C Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
earrings are marked "Chanel 93C Made in France" on the back. In good vintage condition with minimal signs
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Gold and Red Gripoix Glass Earrings from Season 28 in 1991
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
PARIS". Each clip back earrings is 1 inch square and plated in 18K gold. The earrings have the oblong
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Charming vintage 6.38 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA
Located in New York, NY
total approx. 0.70 carat. Earrings are not pierced, and secure with threaded French backs as befits an
Category

Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1982 By Paloma Picasso Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., back in the 1980's. These hoops
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chandelier Cluster Dangle Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 31.72 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
high polished finish. Fitted with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips and the post
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings feature a striking round sapphire at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chanel Red and Pearl Anglo-Indian Statement Earrings
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
house of Chanel. The earrings have the Chanel cartouche on the back of the earring, circa 1970/1980.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Italian 1950 Neapolitan Dangle Drop Coral buttons Earrings In I8Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Neapolitan coral earrings. Pair of exceptional coral earrings, created in Italy during the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an exquisite pair of opal drop earrings with Art Deco ear design. The earrings feature a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K
Located in Bangkok, TH
vibrant emeralds and deep blue sapphires, while the matching stud earrings mirror this stunning floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite early Art Deco inspired Diamond and Blue Sapphire earrings. The central Diamond is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bullet Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art Deco inspired drop earrings features 0.96 carats of total diamonds and 3.75 emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18 Karat White Gold Floral Chandelier Round Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
floral motif. They are secured with French clip backs. Each earring measures 1” inch wide and 3” inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant green emerald is a specialty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Amethyst Emerald Ruby Openwork Heart Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Jelly Belly Cabochon Crystals Openwork Heart Love Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good condition. Light
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Pearl Diamond and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite Diamond Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Earrings are crafted in 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Yves Saint Laurent Huge Gilded Gold Clip On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
finished clip on earrings has the signature YSL engraved on the back. These earrings measures 1 3/4"
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Carrera y Carrera Margarita 0.02 Carat Diamonds and Sapphires White Gold Earring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
~0.38ct) . French back. Dimensions: 2.1 cm x 2.1 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Crystal Double Hoop Statement Earrings 1980S
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Spectacular! These uber glamorous statement 1980s Vintage Dior Double Hoop Earrings are the bomb
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Stanley Hagler Statement Jewelled Shoulder Duster Earrings RARE 1980s
By Stanley Hagler NYC
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Stanley Hagler Earrings of the most dramatic kind. Hagler, a New York City jeweller, rose
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Green Red Heart Love Swirl Vine Patchwork Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Twist Vine Patchwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite Art Deco-style marquise shaped earrings feature a stunning combination of radiant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

7.00 Carat Fancy Mixed Shape 18k White Gold and White Diamond Long Drop Earring
Located in Great Neck, NY
VS clarity, are used to design this striking piece. All hand-set and handmade! The French back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

PATRICIA VON MUSULIN Sculpted Dangle Clips-On Earrings In .925 Sterling Silver
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Miami, FL
earrings, created by Patricia Von Musulin during the modernist period, back in the late 1970. The earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Vintage 1960s Huge Massive Clear Round Dome Curved Modernist Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
. Very beautiful pair of earrings by CHANEL, signed at the back. Very Rare to find. Material: Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

3.5m Round White Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable
Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold-filled

Bullet Shape Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Drop 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A fabulous pair of diamond and ruby Art Deco style earrings. These drop earrings contain 0.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fabulous pair of Art Deco inspired drop earrings decorated with round aquamarines in their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Christian Lacroix Earrings Large Heart Shape Cabochons Statement Vintage 90s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and prior wear: color loss/discoloration to the gold metal settings, most evident at the earring backs
Category

1990s French Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, especially when designed by world-renowned fine jewelry Maison, Cartier? The French word pave translates to
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 21.73 Ctw Diamonds Coral
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
polished finish. Fitted with very comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.