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1.70 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold French Clip Earring
Located in Frederick, MD
Item: 14K 1.70 Ctw Floral Sapphire Diamond French Clip Earrings White Gold Weight: 5g Gem Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Chaumet Gold Button Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k gold button earrings by Chaumet Paris. Come with a COA. Earrings are 23mm in diameter
Category

20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier earrings in yellow gold with diamond centers. Stamped: Cartier Paris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Doorknocker Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Stylish yellow gold door knocker earrings signed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

6.14 Carat Antique Diamond Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Bright-White Original Antique Diamond Earrings. Very Fine Matched Pair of European-cut Round
Category

Vintage 1930s French Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings by Cartier set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring features
Category

Antique 19th Century French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco 18k Gold 2ct Emerald and 2ct Diamond Cluster Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning pair of 18k gold Art Deco emerald and diamond cluster earrings set with a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

JAR A Pair Of Diamond Earrings
By JAR
Located in London, GB
Each designed as a horizontal bar, curling to either end, set with single-cut diamonds, signed JAR Paris.
Category

French Lever-Back Earrings

Hermes Gold with palladium plated O Kelly earrings
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Earrings in Swift calfskin with palladium plated Clou de Selle detail on the back. The O'Kelly line
Category

2010s French Lever-Back Earrings

CHANEL poured glass, drop earrings with rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Winnetka, IL
Elegant and unusual black poured glass earrings by CHANEL. Signed and dated 1995.
Category

Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Chaumet Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual pair of round 'quilted effect' 18ct yellow earrings set with cabochon rubies
Category

Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
2.10cts, within a pavé-set diamond surround, signed Cartier, French marks, with certificate of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Chanel Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Comete Collection
By Chanel
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Chanel Sapphire and Diamond Earrings from the Comete Collection, in 18K White Gold. Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Diamond Halo Leverback Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
These beautiful antique earrings were made in France in the early 20th Century. Set with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Signed: VCA 750 B 3999 N1 Gold: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 10.44 grams. Diamonds: 1.92ct. colour D Clarity: LC/IF Length: 1.6cm. Width: 1.3cm. All our jeweller...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Camellia Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpel earrings feature 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, which average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Van Ceef & Arpels Frivole earrings, with 0.17ctw VVS/FG diamonds. Come with COA and pouch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Platinum and Diamond Fan Winged Earrings, circa 1940
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A striking pair of platinum fan shaped or butterfly effect wire earrings dating from the 1940’s
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Classic Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Earrings in Original Box
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These elegantl Van Cleef & Arpel earrings are from the "Vintage Alhambra" Collection. They come in
Category

1990s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Marquise Cluster Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
A superb pair of early 20th century emerald and diamond earrings. The vivid green emeralds radiate
Category

Early 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS VCA "Lucky Alhambra" Hardstone Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York , NY
", numbered "189954", with French assay marks. Necklace: Length - 33 3/4" Earrings: 1 5/8" x 3/4" (at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
0.59 inches. Fully hallmarked on back of clip 750 VCA and Serial number. Peirced post earrings with
Category

2010s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, Small
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Frivole Type: Earrings Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity
Category

2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 1980s Japanese Freshwater Biwa Pearl Earrings
Located in Toorak, Victoria
with quality french-back style closures. Approx. Earring Dimensions: 15.5 x 11mm and 17 x 21mm Total
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.49 Carat Diamond and 2.88 Carat Sapphire Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
diamond at the top. Secured with lever back closures. The original vintage earring box (pictured) is
Category

Early 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings JaneFinds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
1.02 total carats, mounted in 18k white gold with a beaded frame, with omega-style clip backs and posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold, Small Size
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Frivole Type: Earrings Metal: White Gold Metal Purity
Category

2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Myst De Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Nashua, NH
Cartier Myst De Cartier 18K White Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings. The earrings are pave set
Category

Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Sapphire and Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings. One ear clip with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style and Diamond and Sapphire Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant set of ruby and diamond earrings crafted in an art deco style, perfect for every-day wear
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Coral and Pearl Button Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely and wearable 14kt. yellow gold vibrant coral and pearl button earrings each French back
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl and 18 Carat White Gold Ear Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
; "750" and "BL 151434". With French import marks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Caresse D Eole White Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
3.60 carats. Set in 18ct white gold. Each clip marked "BL 64931" and "750". With French import marks
Category

1990s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst ..french Back, Citrine And Diamond Earrings
Located in Bedford, NY
PAIR 18KT AMETHYST, CITRINE AND 2.50 CT DIAMOND HALLMARKD EARRINGS ..FRENCH BACK
Category

Italian Drop Earrings

French lever back Pie cut diamond dangling Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
French lever back earrings 18kt gold Total diamond carats - 1.10 cts per pair ( 2 carat face up each
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

13tcw Purple Amethyst Vintage 14k Lever-Back Earrings, Vintage
Located in London, CA
13tcw Purple Amethyst earrings set in 14k yellow gold . Each earring is 6.5ct and breathtakingly
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Boucheron, Paris, 1980s Diamond White Gold Half Hoop Earrings with Fancy Backs
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of High Quality 18kt White Gold Half Hoop Earrings Created By Boucheron Paris. Each
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Champagne Stone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring clip and MADE in FRANCE on the back of the earring.
Category

French Chandelier Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Branch Heart Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
in France at the back. - Clip back earrings. - Very minor wear on the finishing - not obvious. - Good
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Huge CHRISTIAN LACROIX Enamel Pretzel Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Orange enamel at the top. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France at the back
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
LACROIX. - Massive Mogul style earrings. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
LACROIX. - Textured heart dangling earrings. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Anchor Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Jeweled Charm Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France on reverse. - Clip back earrings.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Massive CHANEL Logo Hoop Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
with massive dangling hoop. - Engraved CC logos. - Signed CHANEL 2 CC 6 Made in France. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

YVES ST LAURENT GILT AND GLASS CABOCHON EARRINGS
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabochons. Impressed YSL “made in France” on back of earring and YSL on clip. Probably designed by
Category

French Drop Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Emblems Long Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Long ethnic emblems earrings. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Emblems Long Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
LACROIX. - Long ethnic emblems earrings. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Charms Nautical Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
etc. - Silver tone. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage RARE CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Portrait Cameo Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
earrings. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Christian Lacroix box
Category

20th Century French Chandelier Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Arabesque Monogram Heart Flower Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Runway CHRISTIAN LACROIX Arabesque Jewelled Crescent Charm Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
reverse. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Vintage Jumbo CHANEL Logo Pearl Leather Chain Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CC logo on the top part. - Signed CHANEL 2 CC 7 Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone
Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

18kt. Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold stylized 1960's open work dangle hoop earrings with french backs, they measure
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Stunning Pear Shape Drop Earrings
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
total weight of 8.29ct. French backs on the Earrings for your ease and comfort. David Rosenberg is
Category

American Drop Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pentagon Geometric Textured Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Textured geometric pentagon drop earrings. - Signed YSL Made in France
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage ZOE COSTE Lucite Fish Sea Shells Charm Dangling Earrings
By Zoe Coste
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
France. - Clip back earrings.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

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French Backed Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of french backed earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 42 vintage examples as well as 22 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of french backed earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Revival — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Marcello Fontana, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Georland produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 33, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, french cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of french backed earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are French Backed Earrings?

Prices for french backed earrings start at $211 and top out at $41,122 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,050.

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 French Backed 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.