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CHAUMET 1970 Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 15.70 Cts In Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Paris France back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Chaumet. This massive statement ring has
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
during the art deco period by the master jewelry designer Raymond C. Yard, back in the 1930's. This rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Jean Després 1950 Paris Artistic Geometric Ring in 18kt Gold with Round Diamond
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1950. This cocktail ring has been crafted
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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Heavy 18K Solid Rose Gold Vortice Cocktail Ring with 3.00ct Diamond, Circa 2020s
Located in Great Neck, NY
below. Matching earrings available upon request, with the same motif, French Back. Please inquire for
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer Festoon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Warminster, GB
earring which is also for sale and was bought as a set. We are selling the set individually as the
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Vintage Christian Lacroix Oversized Heart Pendant Necklace Glass Stones 90s Rare
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
earrings (shown in image 4 for inspiration; sold separately). Condition: Preowned vintage condition with
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1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

CHANEL PARIS Trio of Geometric Rings In Polished Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
created in Paris France by the house of Chanel, back in the 1990. The earrings were crafted with different
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1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

GripoixChanelGoosens RenaissanceStyleGiltBronzeOpenwork GlassCabochonGems Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
With distinct handmade glass by French Maison Gripoix for a faux-amethyst 25mm domed open-back oval
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Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated Argyle White CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated Argyle White CC Brooch *Marked 93 *Made in France *Comes with an
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1990s French Artisan Brooches

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Turquoise Heart Coral Lapis Marquise Stone 3 Set
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
necklace pendant and clasps, back of earrings, not any signs at bracelet, but they are the same set
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JEAN DESPRES 1950 Paris Geometric Artistic Pendant .800 Silver Yellow Gold
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry, created in Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1950. This exceptional
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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Seventies Chaumet Gold Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Chaumet, France. This elegant yellow gold ring has a chic confident look
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dominique Aurientis Multi Colored Crystal Brooch
By Dominique Aureintis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
these earrings and view the fun details like the ultra-chunky varrying sized and colored crystals shaped
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Laura Gallon Art Deco 18K White Gold Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
Atlantis necklace can be matched with the Atlantis earrings to create a full set with perfectly-matched
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2010s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Micromosaic Demi-Parure Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Micromosaic demi-parure set composed of a gold necklace and earrings. The double-stranded necklace
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Antique 1810s French Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold

CoutureCocoChanel 1930s LinaBaretti BlackCamellias PaveCrystals YellowGold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This signed French couture set of pave-crystal and yellow-gold brooch and earrings from the Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Boucheron Art Deco Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Suite, circa 1930
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
showcases 65 calibré rubies and 42 pavé diamonds. The twin brooches and clip-back earrings mirror the theme
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early Gripoix Flower Suite
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
clip back fittings. Brooch 2.5" x 1.5". Earrings 1.5". Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ballerina Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
available upon request, with same motif, French Back, also can be made with rubies, emeralds, please inquire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Paris 18K Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
couture drove necklace and earring styles back to geometry and the interplay of definite lines. After the
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
encircled by shimmering French cut blue sapphires and a halo of sparkling diamonds, creating an enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Openwork Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Openwork Ring and Earrings, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. At its heart sits a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Emerald Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
weight of 5.94 carats. The earrings are clip back but can be enhanced to a post option for pierced ears
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari PhilippeMidCentury GoldParure TasselEarrings CrystalDiamanteLinkCollar
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
tasseled drop earrings that are signed with the crown symbol above the brand name on their French-style
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal

Napier Gilded Crystal Bouquet Demi-Parure Set, Signed, circa 1980
By Napier
Located in McKinney, TX
" - Earrings have clip-on earring backs - Signed Napier on back of brooch - Signed Napier on back and bottom of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
serpentine-link necklace with sliding pendant, plus complimentary brooch and pair of French-clip earrings
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
best alloys, diamonds VS, G/H Color • Back loop for either thin or thick chain • Total Weight: 3.03 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
silver over 18K yellow gold. Displays 2 exquisite back foiled emeralds: an emerald cut of 9 mm X 7.5 mm
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Black Tahitian Pearl Dutch DroogDesign 1998 Unique Third Nipple Gold Disk Brooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
his protege French artist Frederic Braham in 1998 to create this one-of-a-kind brooch for his young
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1990s Dutch Artist Brooches

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Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Sterling...

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
/4 inches) X Width 5.2cm (USA 2 3/64 inches) The back show clearly the closed silver setting, the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Couture 1938-49 Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass FauxSapphire&Pearl Parure
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French Maison Gripoix-fabricated faux-sapphire-topped-pearl glass cluster brooch and
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

4.60 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Ring Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
yellow to golden-orange colors. Citrine gets its name from the French word "citron," meaning lemon
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Vintage Silver Aurora Borealis Crystal Filigree Necklace Suite 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
necklace, bracelet and earrings designed around a theme of filigree cones claw set with large, vibrant
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Vintage 1950s More Jewelry

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley Shadow Box Gilt Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
such as American Norman Norell and French Christian Dior, Henry Schreiner finished such custom-order
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, G/H Color • Back loop for either thin or thick chain • Total Weight: 3.34 g • 18K Yellow Gold: 3.052
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
/VS, G/H Color • Back loop for either thin or thick chain • Total Weight: 2.83 g • 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

A pair of ruby and diamond earrings by David Web
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
politics, eventually becoming the 58th United States Ambassador to France. These earrings were worn at the
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Vintage 1970s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1930s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
2.9 g. Antique earrings - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion: In perfect condition, these diamond
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Early 1980s Chanel Clip On Earrings with Pearl Centers
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and timeless gold tone metal Chanel clip on earrings. Twisted trim with banana leaves
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. Vintage Onyx, White Agate and Gold Striped Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Each earring is stamped on the back with the maker’s mark “T & Co. ©,” confirming their authenticity
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2 Ct face up cluster diamond earrings with french wires
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Pie cut diamond Emerald cut in Bezel set suspended on French wires Easy to wear and a great
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2010s Thai Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold and Agate Cameos French Antique Earrings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely pair of antique earrings, made in France circa 1870. Made in yellow gold 18K and set with
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
French brilliant cut diamond "lightbulb" earrings in 18ct gold by Julian - these would light up a
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Vintage 1980s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Éros Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Éros earrings in 18 karat white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Drop Earrings Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Creoles in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). round wire. set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds. with a total weight of about 0.24 ct. (each diamond weighing about 0.012 ct). diam...
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20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold set with F/G VVS Diamonds Disk-shaped Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Presenting an exquisite pair of earrings, perfect for the discerning connoisseur of classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Coral and Emerald Earrings
Located in Oxford, GB
A pair of art deco diamond emerald and natural coral earrings set in 18 karat gold with a french
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Cosmos Small Model Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Cosmos earrings, small model, 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Diamond(s
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2010s French Lever-Back Earrings

Éros Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Éros earrings in 18 karat white gold wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of sleeper earrings in white gold set with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds with
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2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.74 Carat Diamonds White Gold 18K Art Déco Earrings
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by flamenco dancers and Art Deco, the Carmen earrings feature a geometric design. They are
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2010s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Marquise Cluster Earrings
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A superb pair of early 20th century emerald and diamond earrings. The vivid green emeralds radiate
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Early 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearls Sphere Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Gold and distressed silver earrings. Rotating sphere revealing an akoya pearl encircled by a white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14 Carat Yellow Gold Abstract Earrings
Located in London, GB
vibe. Featuring French clip backs. Length 3cms Width 2.6cms Weight 8gms
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Late 20th Century Canadian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Morganite Diamond and Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
. These earrings are finished with comfortable French lever backs decorated with a coordinating line of
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

Morganite Diamond and Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
comfortable French lever backs decorated with a coordinating line of diamonds. Pear-Shaped Morganites
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 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.