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Christian Dior Vintage Tribal Tribale White Pearl Crystal Ball Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Pierced Earrings, Silver Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches and colour loss, not any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Boutonniere Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings featuring 66 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Rose de Noel coral and diamond earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 15 mm. turquoise Alhambra earrings in like-new condition and accompanied
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, White Gold

Jean Schlumberger For Tiffany Co. Snowflake Turquoise Diamond Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Emanating the timeless elegance of Jean Schlumberger studios for Tiffany & Co., these ear clips are masterfully fashioned in a harmonious blend of 18k yellow gold and platinum, evoki...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vinatge Alhambra Malachite and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite earrings! The earrings display a vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century French Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 carat gold and diamond semi hooped earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of Van Cleef & Arpels semi hooped 18 carat gold earrings consist of 2 rows of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Diamond Butterfly Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These gorgeous VCA white diamond butterfly earrings are made in 18K white gold and feature 70
Category

2010s French Aesthetic Movement Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARP486
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18k white gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Fred Paris Diamond Button Cluster Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in London, England
An elegant pair of pavé set diamond round button earrings set in 18k yellow gold, signed Fred Paris
Category

1990s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Black White Sculpted Brushed Demi Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches. Special style design. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Size: 3.0*2.3 cm. Weight: 11 g/each. _ _ _ Great for every...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leverback Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18KYG Earrings Box and Papers
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Diamond and Onyx Quilted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. These stunning earrings have posts and omega backs. They measure .99 of an inch in length and .57
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1970s Van Cleef Arpels 5.50 Carat Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels these stunning diamond ear crawler earrings are crafted in 18
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Toi et Moi Serpent Bohème 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
and extravagant décor, these spectacular Boucheron earrings offer refined elegant appearance. The pair
Category

Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique-a-Jour and 3.68 Carat Diamond Earring and Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earring and ring set; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
Category

Antique 1890s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Earclips with Ruby elements that can be removed, French.
Located in Aspen, CO
accommodate a pierced ear. The French control mark is on each earrings back as well as a cartouche of unknown
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.24 Ct Diamond and Chrysoprase Earri
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and each of the two weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or rose et jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle, en forme de fleur soulignées de perles fines et centrées chacune d'un diamant ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses Napoléon III de forme marguerite en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes), formée d'un cabochon oval de corail entouré de huit boutons en corail. Huit diamants taille rose vien...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold, Emerald and Pearl Drop Earrings by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fresh water pearl drop earring dangling from a pear-shaped French back earring wire with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pomellato “Catene” 18 Karat Gold Green Blue Garnet French Back Stud Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning pair of Pomellato “Catene” collection French back earrings. The piece is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

1950s Diamond Gold French Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
. French clip-back for non pierced ears, these lovely earrings remain in excellent condition!! Weight is
Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold French Lever Back Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
color and VS2-SI1 clarity. Secure with French lever backs and remains in excellent condition. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.90 Carat Diamond Pearl French Back Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent pair of French back stud earrings crafted in 14K white gold. The piece
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Chanel Gold Red CC Lever Back Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Red CC Lever Back Earrings *Marked 10 *Made in France -It is approximately 0.75" x
Category

2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Boucheron Vintage Diamond Platinum Omega Back Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
The ever-resplendent diamonds add to the extravagant appeal of these majestic Boucheron earrings
Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron Vintage Diamond Platinum Omega Back Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
The ever-resplendent diamonds add to the extravagant appeal of these majestic Boucheron earrings
Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Italian Intaglio and Crystals Lever-Back Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in silver and rose gold. Round in shape, they are each set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Classic Silver CC Geo Crystal Lever Back Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Geo Crystal Lever Back Earrings *Marked 06 *Made in France
Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Cartier Gold Hoop Tri-Color Pierced Push Backs Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold (tri color) Push Backs Pierced Earrings Width: 4mm Length: 30mm
Category

1990s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Chanel Gold CC Crystal Overlapped Small Lever Back Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Overlapped Small Lever Back Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in France
Category

2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings

Oval 10, 76ct Aquamarine 1, 60ct Diamonds 18K White Gold French Back Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
1,60ct, color – RW-STW, clarity – VS-S2. French backs for comfort. Size 2,6x1,7cm Weight: 16,69g
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Italian Intaglio and Blue Stone Crystals Lever-Back Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Lever- back earrings in vermeil, silver covered with yellow gold. These antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Black x Silver Round Plastic Hardware Push Back Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black x silver round plastic hardware push back earrings from 2000A collection. - Push
Category

Early 2000s French More Earrings

Italian Intaglio and Green Stone Crystals Lever-Back Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in vermeil, silver and yellow gold. Round in shape, they are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold. Pair of lever- back earrings, each is set with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

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

19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold. Pair of lever- back earrings, each is set with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Snowflake Diamond Platinum Large Omega Back Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Elevate your style in a most luxurious fashion with these stunningly extravagant earrings that are
Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Gentiane Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Dangle Screw Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering a gorgeously elegant look, these sublime earrings are presented by Cartier and splendidly
Category

Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990 s Cartier Pave Diamond Half-Hoop Lever-Back Vintage Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
color and VS clarity. The earrings measure 20mm in length and 6mm width, lever-backs. Signed Cartier
Category

1990s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Decoration Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pair of long lever- back
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning vintage pair of earrings from Mauboussin features a splendidly imaginative design and
Category

Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century 1 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Trembling, these antique earrings
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Diamond Pave Crisscross Yellow Gold Huggie Omega Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier “Trinity” earrings are made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and each of the two
Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Tone Quilted back Earrings w/ Center CC s-Circa 1986
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Gold Tone Quilted back Earrings w/ Center CC's-Circa 1986 These earrings are in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning post back earrings with French clip feature a natural oval-shaped emerald weighing
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Chandelier French Clip Dangle Earrings in White Gold, 2.35 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, like a staircase made of gems, these earrings are spectacular! French clip backs give these stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Bombe Drop Clips with Omega Backs and Posts
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Cartier Panther drop earrings in excellent condition. 100% genuine, fully hallmarked
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Bombe Drop Clips with Omega Backs and Posts
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Cartier Panther drop earrings in excellent condition. 100% genuine, fully hallmarked
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.25in Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
confidence. Notably, these earrings bear the prestigious French hallmarks, a testament to their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Walking Panthere Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage “Panthère de Cartier” walking panther diamond hoop earrings. Made in 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum 8.00cttw Round And Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
crafted in Paris, France by the prestigious jewelry house of Cartier. These classic earrings are a part of
Category

20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Platinum Snowflake Diamond Earrings Small Model
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic artistry, these Diamond Snowflake Earrings are
Category

20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere De Cartier Tassel Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
earrings feature a push-back fitting and measure 7cm in length and 1.2cm in width. The earrings have a
Category

20th Century French Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Pluie De Diamants Drop Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
"Pluie de Diamants" earrings, designed with diamond-set domed gold tops, each suspending three gold
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.