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Large Gold Knot Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Large gold knot earring in 18 carat yellow gold with post and clip fittings (French clips
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pink Diamond White Diamond Rose and White Gold Drop Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
These French lever-back earrings feature square diamonds with clipped-corners within double halos
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
screw in place to attach to the back of your ear to hold French clip earrings in place. Additional
Category

2010s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Edwardian 4.70 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Large Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
VVS/SI full of glowing sparkle throughout for quantity and quality Classy French wire posts for an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl and (G VS) White Diamond Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
. The photographed earrings feature a French clip and beautifully frame the wearers face. Are you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

French lever back Piecut Diamond Drop Earrings with Diamond bar
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
These stunning earrings showcase an emerald-style piecut diamond cluster, precisely set to create
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French lever back Art Deco-Inspired Emerald-Cut Piecut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
These exquisite drop earrings capture timeless sophistication with a modern twist. Each earring
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold .49-Carat G-VS Diamond French Back Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
white gold and diamond French-clip drop earrings. Impeccably crafted by skilled artisans, these earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold .64-Carat G-VS Diamond French Back Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
. The earrings fasten with an elegant French clip. They weigh about 6.7 grams and measure approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Oval French Wire Earrings with White Topaz Turquoise and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Arizona Turquoise, Bezel-set Diamonds, set in 18K white gold. French Wire backs with snap enclosure. One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Hermes Rare Vintage Navy Blue Clip-on Earrings with Logo
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
earrings are very rare. In the back of both earrings, the Hermès Paris Logo appears.
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Mindi Mond Colombian Emerald and French Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite one of a kind Mindi Mond Emerald french cut drops… 2 Pear Mixed Cut Colombian Emeralds
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Chanel Earrings with Gripoix Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chanel clip-on earrings with a Gripoix pearl. Stamped with the Chanel logo on the front
Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Van Cleef Arpels Lotus Medium Model Rose Gold with Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
back Rose gold Weight: approximate 16.9g Width of the earring: approximate 2.5cm x 2.5cm Stock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Amazingly Sunny and Happy Gold Sun Face Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These crazy adorable 18K earrings remind me of my French Bulldogs face while wearing a sunflower
Category

Mid-20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Mindi Mond 4.57 Carat French and Baguette Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamond post back at top anchor these dazzling chandelier style earrings. With the perfect
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s Gripoix French Pale Blue Poured Glass Clip On Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These are luscious pale blue poured glass earrings made with storied GRIPOIX French heart shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Sylvie Corbelin Unique Eye Shape Earrings in Gold and Silver with Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Unique pair of eye shape earrings in yellow 750/1000 gold (18K) and vermeil by Sylvie Corbelin. For
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2010s French Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pair of Grade A Green Jade Jadeite Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Earring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds in hand-engraved platinum finishes. Completed with French back style ear clips. -Type A Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold with Black and White Diamond Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
earrings; exceptional to view and easy to wear. They have post and French clip backs. They measure just
Category

2010s Italian Modern More Earrings

Materials

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

1980s Givenchy Oversize Pearl Statement Earrings with Gold Plate
By Givenchy
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
These Givenchy beauties have us dreaming of Italian Summer escapes. Wear these stunning earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Earrings with Red Stones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
that are clip ons. Both earrings are marked with YSL's iconic insignia on the back of each earring
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980s Christian Lacroix Runway clip-on earrings with botanical inspiration
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX DEFILE (Made in France) Huge clip-on earrings decorated with a botanical pattern
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl Drop Asymetrical Chandelier Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. PIerced earrings with round backs. Large round crystal at center with CCs and tails of round and teardrop
Category

2010s French Chandelier Earrings

Vintage CHANEL silver tone and rainbow aurora shining earrings with motifs.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
from CHANEL back in the 90's. This silver tone plastic round earring features Chanel's iconic charms
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Ruby Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage ruby pearl drop earrings feature a ruby gem set in a gold doily shape encrusted with rhinestones
Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold with Blue Sapphire, G VS Diamond Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
This classic pair of 18-karat white gold, blue sapphire and white diamond drop earrings with French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

LAPIS LAZULI Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Lapis Lazuli on Yellow Gold. Earrings of 8mm (0.31 inches) . HAND CARVED STONES made from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

New Chanel Lucite Earrings - Votez Coco - 2015
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earring is signed on the back of the earring with a metal signature tag that is embedded into the lucite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHANEL large flower earrings with CC and gunmetal color gripoix stones.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL large flower earrings with golden CC and marble gun-metal/brown color gripoix
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL large oval faux pearl earrings with gold frames. Elegant jewelry.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
! Introducing 4 large oval faux pearls featured golden earrings. Simple but elegant jewelry piece back in the
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Poissardes Earrings in Rose Gold 18 Karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique poissardes earrings in rose gold 18 karats. Rare antique French earrings with decoration of
Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

LAPIS LAZULI Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli Cuff Chained. Earrings can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana Kim England White Baroque South Sea Pearl Earrings with Fancy 18K Gold Cap
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
with each movement of the head. French wire earring backs are included. South Sea pearls can grow to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier 3-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, with ribbed detailing at the top, they pull apart gently with a spring mechanism and close back onto
Category

1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
bright-cut tooling from the Art Deco era with secure European French Clip backs with Posts as well (for
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marie Mas Reversible Dancing Amethyst Topaz Earrings
By Marie Mas
Located in Paris, FR
mechanism, placed on both sides of the earrings at their back allows you to wear them in two different ways
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
Pure magnificence. These awesome antique diamond earrings feature a cushion shaped old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Givenchy 1980s Gold Tone Leaf Design Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wigan, GB
These glamorous drop earrings were made in the 1980s by Givenchy. Condition Report: Very Good - A
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Rare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Onyx and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Vintage Earrings crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Step back in time with these rare retro
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage RARE CHANEL Coat Hanger Pearl Drop Novelty Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Clip back earrings. - Some scratches on the pearls. - Good vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

18CT White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
Blue sapphire and diamonds earrings, crafted with eighteen karat white gold, featuring one hundred
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Chanel Oversized Vintage Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
at the front. Clips at the back. Made in France. Includes: Box. Measurements: 1.5" L x 1.5" W.
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Climber Stud Earrings
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind earrings handcrafted from 18 Karat yellow gold weighs app. 3grm. Each leaf has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Melbourne, AU
These gorgeous original Art Deco Aquamarine Earrings date back to the roaring 1920s, set in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Peridot Diamond Gold Pia Earrings
Located in New York, NY
shaped gemstone drop. Set in 18k gold. French back. 7.20ct peridot, .75ct white diamonds set in 18k
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst Diamonds Gold Lindi Earrings
Located in New York, NY
pear shaped gemstone drop. Set in 18k yellow gold. French back. 24.6ct amethyst. 1.75ct white
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 19th century gold, coral and pearl dangle earrings
Located in Arlington, MA
securely (see the back of the earrings) and inlaid with delicate seed pearl surrounded by a frill of gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Turquoise and Ruby Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
& French Clip Style backs as well to secure on the ear. *Electronically tested for metal purity. We offer
Category

Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Hammered Convertible Hoop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel earrings from Collection 25, circa 1988. These baroque earrings are two styles in
Category

Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef Arpels Lotus Earrings, Small Model White Gold, Diamond
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Lotus earrings made as small model in white gold and set with round diamonds. Regulator back white
Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Chanel CC Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
VINTAGE CHANEL Earrings *signed* Genuine Gold Oval Chanel CC Logo Medallion Clip-on French Designer
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Vintage 95A Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
interlocking CC symbol stands out from this exquisitely detailed gold drop earring. The background of the
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Pair of Eulalie Art Deco Style Diamond Earrings
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The Eulalie Art Deco style 18 carat white gold earrings are set with 1,10 carats of FVVS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980 s Yves Saint Laurent Gold-Plated Ribbed Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
. YSL signed on the back. Bold, yet elegant, these earrings will inject glamour to any look. Label
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pia Earrings
Located in New York, NY
shaped gemstone drop. Set in 18k rose gold. French back. 7ct pink tourmaline, .75ct white diamonds set
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Vintage Poured Glass Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind and truly unique these Chanel earrings will be sure to bring you good luck all year
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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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.