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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Glass Flower Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Long blue dangling earrings with faceted flower and crystal drop. - Signed YSL Made in France. - Clip
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20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Faceted Raw Stone Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Logo Double Textured Discs Hoop Creole Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHANEL 94 CC P Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Bronze/ old gold tone. - Good vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Pearly White Medallion Cabochon Dangling EarrinGS
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
cabochon accent. - Signed YSL Made in France. - Gold tone hardware. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent
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20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Stone Heart Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
stones. - Chunky earrings in gold tone. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France at the back. - Clip
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Resin Flower Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Chunky flower earrings in gold tone. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed CHANEL CC Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Greek Roman Cameo Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
god/ goddess. - Gold tone. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France on reverse. - Clip back
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

YVES ST LAURENT GILT AND GLASS FLOWER EARRINGS
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Plated metal with red, pink and gold glass cabochons. Impressed YSL “made in France” on back of earring
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French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Face Resin Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CL Made in France at the back. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cross Logo Moghul Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France on reverse. - Clip back earrings. - Minor wear at the back
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Ribbed Hexagonal Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Hexagonal earrings with ribbed pattern. - Gold tone. - Signed YSL Made in France. - Clip back earrings
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Huge CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Heart Logo Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
heart brooch. - CL logo at the centre. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France at the back. - Clip
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Fan Rhinestone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
France. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1996 CHANEL Logo Black Flower Resin Pop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
flower with gold CC logo at the centre. - Signed CHANEL 96 CC P Made in France. - Clip back earrings
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Butterfly Earrings by Robert Goossens
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
hardware in gold tone. - Embellished with faux pearls. - Signed YSL Made in France at the back. - Clip back
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Square Wood Rhinestone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Clip back earrings.
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Flower Poured Glass Enamel Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
France. - Gold tone. - Clip back earrings. - Some wear at the back, not noticeable when worn. - Excellent
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Fan Coral Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
LAURENT. - Massive fan coral/ shell earrings with pleated pattern. - Signed YSL Made in France. - Clip
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1995 CHANEL Logo Rhinestone Studded Black Resin Dome Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed CHANEL 95 CC A Made in France. - Gold tone. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Glass and Goldtone Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
and red Gripoix glass earrings. They are signed on the back, 'YSL Made in France' on the back of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Yves St Laurent Gripoix Poured Glass Ear Clips
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clip-back and are also stamped YSL Made In France on the earring back itself. They are pristine in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Edwardian Cabochon Turquoise with Rose Diamonds Gold French Back Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies Handmade 18kt Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Embellished With [2] Large Oval Cut
Category

Vintage 1910s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1.10 Carat French Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Earrings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Earrings. Beautiful Pair of earrings, made in France circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond

French Sapphire Diamond Gold Statement Clip Earrings
Located in Frederick, MD
Statement French Clip Earrings Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 2000s ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked/Tested
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Hermes Gold O Kelly earrings
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Earrings in Swift calfskin with gold plated Clou de Selle detail on the back. The O'Kelly line
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2010s French Lever-Back Earrings

Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These great looking earrings have omega backs and are very comfortable. The diamonds accent the
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

CARTIER Modernist Gold Earrings by Dinh Van
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
These are great looking 18KT white and yellow gold earrings. Marked on the back Cartier, copyright
Category

Vintage 1960s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Heart Earrings - Vintage
Located in London, CA
Diamond lever back earrings. Set in 14k white gold with 42 round diamonds make these earrings
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Earrings
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, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Sphere Earrings Tahiti Pearls by Elie Top
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
18K White gold lever-back sphere earrings rotating on a distressed silver structure. It opens on a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Nashua, NH
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Alhambra Earrings. The earrings are set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Saint Louis, MO
beautiful white pearls with omega backs. These are an absolute dream of an earring because of their
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Gold Triple arrings
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
The perfect little earring. Tri color gold with signature Cartier "C." A great choice.
Category

Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ear Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
"BL 226769". With French import marks. Length 6.5 centimetres. Total weight 17.0 grams. Retail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French lever back earrings with 2 carat face up Invisible set diamond earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
lever back earrings 18kt gold diamond carats - 1.24 cts
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian French Back Diamond.Platinum Open Work Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Earrings Consisting Of Numerous Old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 2
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Vintage 1910s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings French Clip Backs
Located in St.amford, CT
grams. Nice French clip backs for pierced ears.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Circa 1980s Chanel Goldtone Clip Back Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1980s Chanel round goldtone metal clip back earrings embellished with shields and eagles
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian Enamel Girandole Chandelier Dangle Lever-Back 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Extraordinary dangling chandelier 18 karat rose girandole earrings. France. Eagle's head hallmark
Category

Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Wander France Lapis Gold Drop Earrings
By Wander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
24.7 grams. Marked: Wander France, Backs are marked 14K. Earrings tested 18K.
Category

Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Chanel 2002 Collection Black Enamel Gold Tone "CC" Dangle Ring Post Back Earring
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic and timeless Chanel earrings that are the perfect addition to any fashionista's jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Enamel Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
in France at the back. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

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

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jeweled Textured Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Lacroix CL Made in France on reverse. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Nautical Fish Charm Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
tone. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Leaf Drop Rhinestone 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 Ultra Long CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gingham Floweret Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

CHANEL Logo Double Hoop Leather Chain Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
chain accents. - Chanel CC logo on the top part. - Signed CHANEL 93 CC P Made in France. - Clip back
Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Lace Heart Flower Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Purple Enamel Rhinestone Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Heart Flower Rhinestone Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
rhinestones. - CL Monogram at the centre. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. - Clip back earrings
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Byzantine Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Made in France. - Clip back earrings. - YSL box included. - Excellent vintage condition.
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Charm Two Tone Long Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Long ethnic charm dangling earrings. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France
Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bird Enamel Pearl Glass Cabochon Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
cabochons. - Articulated dangling earrings. - Signed Christian Lacroix E94 Made in France. - Gold tone
Category

1990s 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 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 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 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.