What are Euro back earrings?

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.

What are hinge-back earrings?

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.

What is a paddle-back earring?

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.

What is a screw back earring?

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What is a latch-back earring?

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.

Do screw back earrings fall off?

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.

What are earrings called that drop in the back?

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.

Are screw back earrings vintage?

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.

What is a French clasp earring?

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.

What are French clip earrings?

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.

What is a French wire in earrings?

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Earrings With A French Back

Earring Pearl France

French Ruby Diamond Earrings

Diamond Earrings With Omega Backs

Van Cleef Alhambra Earrings

Lilly M Jewelers

Van Cleef And Arpels Clover

Rose Gold Diamond Lever Back Earrings

18k Gold Earring French

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Geometric Face Smile Openwork Gold Clip Earrings

$494

Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

D). The Earrings have a simple push back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings

$12,400 Sale Price

20% Off

4.4mm Round Diamond Red Pink Ruby Double Halo Set 14k White Gold Stud Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.4mm Round Diamond Red Pink Ruby Double Halo Set 14k White Gold Stud Earrings

$7,500

Swarovski EARRINGS Rainbow Crystal - New Old Stock -1980s

By Daniel Swarovski

Located in Wallkill, NY

Swarovski EARRINGS Rainbow Crystal - New Old Stock -1980s Massive round clip-on crystal earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Swarovski EARRINGS Rainbow Crystal - New Old Stock -1980s

$500

Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These enchanting Art Deco-style stud earrings evoke the delicate beauty of a snow flower in full

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

$1,920 Sale Price / item

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CHANEL Large Gold, Black Leather &Gold Pearl Button Earrings from 1986

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

plated with woven black leather and set with a gold faux pearl. They are clip back. Each earring has the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

CHANEL Large Gold, Black Leather &Gold Pearl Button Earrings from 1986

$1,500

Karl Lagerfeld Pearl and Onyx Logo Pendant Earrings 1990 s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR

KARL LAGERFELD Drop Earrings, Gold tone Metal, White Faux Pearl and Deep Blue Stone imitating Onyx

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Karl Lagerfeld Pearl and Onyx Logo Pendant Earrings 1990 s

$1,073

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

beautifully crafted Art Deco design with geometric precision. Paired with matching earrings, each featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K Gold

$6,200

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Marquise Shape Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These antique Art Deco inspired Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings are truly charming

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Marquise Shape Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold

$2,700 / item

Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Rose Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

vintage flair. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 8.5 mm. Length: 9 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Rose Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

$3,300 / item

Vintage Guy Laroche Earrings Day To Night Logo Hoops 1980s

By Guy Laroche

Located in Wilmslow, GB

. Simply unclip the hoop and wear the snuggie earclip alone for a simpler look. Ramp up the French designer

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Guy Laroche Earrings Day To Night Logo Hoops 1980s

$454

Chanel Vintage 1980s Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Clip Gold Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

pair of earrings by CHANEL, signed at the back. Very good price. Material: Gold plated metal. Size

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1980s Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Clip Gold Earrings

$686

Chanel Vintage 1994 Logo CC Coco Flower Snowflake Engraved Openwork Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

beautiful pair of earrings by CHANEL, signed at the back. Very good price. Material: Gold plated metal

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1994 Logo CC Coco Flower Snowflake Engraved Openwork Earrings

$686

Iconic 24K Gold Chanel 1980s Jumbo Interlocking C Hoop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

circa 1980s! Large solid gold plated hoop earrings with clip on backs and a signature Chanel

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Iconic 24K Gold Chanel 1980s Jumbo Interlocking C Hoop Earrings

$4,200

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Diamond Pavé Cluster Earrings, 1980s

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

with a serial number (available upon request), these clip-back earrings weigh approximately 25.75 grams

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Diamond Pavé Cluster Earrings, 1980s

$64,800

Art Deco Style Round Diamond Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is specialty cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings

$5,000

Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Marquise Shape Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

A stunning pair of stud earrings. They are typical of the Art Deco period inspired earrings with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Marquise Shape Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold

$3,500

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

$5,200

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

colors! Perfect with everyday wear, these charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design stud earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

$3,200

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Clip-On Earrings Gold Tone Amethyst Glass Signed

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

  • Designer: Yves Saint Laurent  • Style: Clip-on earrings  • Materials: Gold-tone metal, glass

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Clip-On Earrings Gold Tone Amethyst Glass Signed

$840 / set

18K Gold Demantoid Tsavorite Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18k gold demantoid tsavorite baguette diamond art deco style stud earrings. This incredible lush

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Demantoid Tsavorite Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings

$2,890 / item

Vintage Givenchy Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Givenchy Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings

$942

Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

luxurious 14K white gold. At the center of the pendant and earrings, vibrant opals are surrounded by French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold

$3,700

London Blue Topaz and Diamond Antique Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These gorgeous classic antique design earrings are absolutely captivating. The rich, even color of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz and Diamond Antique Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

$3,900

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Citrine Baguette Diamond Dangle Doorknocker Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

baguette with diamond top dangle doorknocker earrings in 18 karat gold, where dégradé (gradient) hues of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Citrine Baguette Diamond Dangle Doorknocker Earrings

$5,790 / item

Sapphire and Diamond Ring and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

, offering both elegance and luxury in one beautiful design. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold

$7,600

Ruby and Diamond Bee Earring Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

butterfly back fitting! The earrings are a perfect size and stand out beautifully on the earlobe! They

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Bee Earring Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold

$6,813

Emerald and Diamond Bee Earrings Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

and butterfly back fitting! The earrings are a perfect size and stand out beautifully on the earlobe

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Bee Earrings Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold

$6,813

Diamond and Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

colors! These Art-Deco Style stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color sapphire stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

$3,000

Chanel Vintage 1994 Textured Logo CC Coco Engraved Flower Openwork Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by CHANEL

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1994 Textured Logo CC Coco Engraved Flower Openwork Earrings

$783

18 Karat Rose Gold Citrine Peach Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat rose gold citrine peach tourmaline baguette diamond stud earrings. These 18 karat rose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Citrine Peach Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings

$3,490

Yves Saint Laurent Earrings Multicolor Glass Rhinestones Clip Style Vintage 80s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

easy to style! Each earring measures approximately 1.12in H x 1in W. Stamped YSL on the clip backs

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Earrings Multicolor Glass Rhinestones Clip Style Vintage 80s

$550

Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 9K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Featuring a timeless pendant and matching stud earrings, each piece showcases dazzling sapphires

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 9K Gold

$3,250

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

Located in Lisbon, PT

finest Colombian emeralds, mounted in closed-back silver. The dangle earrings of a girandole design are

Category

Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

$53,998

Chanel Vintage 1993 Large Logo CC Coco Double Circle Openwork Glow Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only light colour loss at back, barely noticeable. 100

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1993 Large Logo CC Coco Double Circle Openwork Glow Earrings

$783

Chanel Vintage 1970s Textured Logo CC Coco Circle Round Sunburst Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only very light colour loss at back, barely

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970s Textured Logo CC Coco Circle Round Sunburst Clip Earrings

$879

Cartier Trinity 3 colour gold clip-on Earrings Circa 2014

By Cartier

Located in Addlestone, GB

Jewellery is very excited to own this beautiful vintage pair of earrings. Designed with 3 intertwined hoops

Category

2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity 3 colour gold clip-on Earrings Circa 2014

$2,339

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Logo CC Coco Textured Radial Circle Round Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

at one back of clip, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by CHANEL

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Logo CC Coco Textured Radial Circle Round Earrings

$783

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Wokingham, England

Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings

$1,085

Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Logo Embossed Clip-On Earrings, 1990s, 1.2 Inches

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

France” on the reverse. Rooted in the power-dressing ethos of the 90s, these earrings are both

Category

1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Logo Embossed Clip-On Earrings, 1990s, 1.2 Inches

$1,800

Art Deco Style 4.4 Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 4.4 Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

$6,900

Round Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

earrings are an exquisite blend of color and craftsmanship. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

$3,500 / item

DAVID WEBB 1970 New York Ropes Hoops Earrings In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

earrings, were created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, back in 1970's. The pair of clips-on

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB 1970 New York Ropes Hoops Earrings In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold

$11,160 Sale Price / set

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Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K Two Tone Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

This Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of yellow sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K Two Tone Gold

$2,160 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate De Verre Poured Turquoise Glass Teardrop Earrings

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An exceptional pair of early French Vintage Maison Gripoix Earrings dating to at least 1940s

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate De Verre Poured Turquoise Glass Teardrop Earrings

$1,679

Chanel Vintage 1980s Textured Large Logo CC Coco Sunburst Spiral Round Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

noticeable. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by CHANEL, signed at the back. Rare to find

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1980s Textured Large Logo CC Coco Sunburst Spiral Round Earrings

$975

Chanel Vintage 1970 Mademoiselle Double Logo Coco Lady Women Oval Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

earrings by CHANEL, signed at the back. Very Rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 2.5*2.1 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970 Mademoiselle Double Logo Coco Lady Women Oval Clip Earrings

$879

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Dangling Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

France. (Please note that only one clip back pad is embossed YSL). Indicative measurements : height

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Dangling Earrings

$455

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings

$21,004 Sale Price

37% Off

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings

$21,004 Sale Price

37% Off

Black Onyx Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These Black Onyx, Emerald, and Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K white gold are a dazzling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

$5,200

Platinum Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

earrings are secured with large butterfly style earring backs. Each earring measures 2 ½” inches from the

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings

$22,000

Chanel Vintage 1996 Logo CC Coco Flower Blossom Pentagram Star Clip 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

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1996 Logo CC Coco Flower Blossom Pentagram Star Clip Earrings

$1,278

VICKI EISENFELD Studio Mokume Dangle Earrings In 14-18-22Kt Gold And Diamonds

By Vicki Eisenfeld

Located in Miami, FL

earrings, created in Connecticut USA by the talented studio jewelry designer Vicky Eisenfeld, back in the

Category

1990s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White...

VICKI EISENFELD Studio Mokume Dangle Earrings In 14-18-22Kt Gold And Diamonds

$7,960 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Van Cleef Arpels Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Earrings In platinum and 18k yellow gold. Center of these

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings

$425,000

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Baroque Cross Circle Round White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Wokingham, England

beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Baroque Cross Circle Round White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings

$590

Estate 18K 16.62 Ctw Fancy Color Multi Shape Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18K three tone gold and have a high polish finish. They are secured with French clip earring backs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Estate 18K 16.62 Ctw Fancy Color Multi Shape Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings

$56,750

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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

What are Euro back earrings?
1 Answer
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.
What are hinge-back earrings?
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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.
What is a paddle-back earring?
1 Answer
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.
What is a screw back earring?
2 Answers
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021
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.
What is a latch-back earring?
1 Answer
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.
Do screw back earrings fall off?
1 Answer
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.
What are earrings called that drop in the back?
1 Answer
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.
Are screw back earrings vintage?
1 Answer
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.
What is a French clasp earring?
1 Answer
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.
What are French clip earrings?
1 Answer
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.
What is a French wire in earrings?
1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021
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.

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