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Emerald Diamond Leaf Motif White Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
CTW. The earrings are screw back clip posts and measure 15 x 30mm. 
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamond Two Color Gold Retro Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earrings feature screw backs in yellow gold, and measure approximately 20mm in diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Dainty Emerald Rhinestone Earrings by Coro, 1950s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
plated - Screw on earring backs - By Coro (signed on screws) - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Mings Hawaii Round Mabe Pearl Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Preowned Earring Backs: screw clip ons
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.32Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold, Silver Set Cluster Earrings - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings (suitable for non-pierced ears) secure to the reverse with an 18k yellow gold screw back fixture
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage Prong Set Baroque Mabe Pearl Earrings by Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Screw clip-on earring backs - By Miriam Haskell (signed on verso) - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Krementz Retro Enamel Seed Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Pansy Earrings
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
colorful earrings With screw backs Maker's mark for Krementz Measuring: Approx. 7/8 x 7/8 inches Total
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

French Suite of Earrings and Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.57 Cts Diamonds Black Jade
Located in Miami, FL
from their backs. Weight: Earrings are 18.8 Grams, (12.05 Dwt) and the ring is 15.3 grams (9.81 Dwt
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.98 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Studs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity. Measurements: 0.68″ x 0.25″ x 0.25″ Earring Backs: Screw Backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Cluster Studs in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
near colorless and SI1 in clarity, excellent cut. Studs contain a push back post; screw back posts are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Russian Rock Crystal Sterling Necklace Earring Set
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with a matching pair of screw-back drop earrings. Priced as a set.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fantastic Foliate Necklace and Earrings by Joseff of Hollywood
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Palm Desert, CA
screw backs.
Category

Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Runway Multi hoop gold silver crystal cuff earring
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. French screw back closure. This is an earring for the left-ear only. Made in: Italy CONDITION
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

David Andersen custom Gold Pearl Sapphire Necklace, Brooch and Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
loop that folds down and allows for pendant to be used separately as brooch. Earrings screw backs, may
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Collectible Jewelry

Rare David Andersen Gold Pearl Sapphire Necklace, Brooch and Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and allows for pendant to be used separately as brooch. Earrings screw backs, may be converted to post
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN crystal jewel pearl bead crystal skull cuff dangling earring
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Closure: Screw Back Extra Detail: Rhinestone jewel earring with silver cuff dangling a pearl. Iridescent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

Outstanding Antique 15 Carat Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set Screw Back truly the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

1950s David Andersen Rare Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace Brooch and Earrings
By David Anderson
Located in Toronto, ON
and allows for pendant to be used separately as brooch. Earrings screw backs, may be converted to post
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian More Jewelry

Rare David Andersen Gold Pearl Sapphire Necklace, Brooch and Earrings C.1950
By David Anderson
Located in Toronto, ON
and allows for pendant to be used separately as brooch. Earrings screw backs, may be converted to post
Category

Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Art Deco 18Kt. White Gold Jewelry Set of Pin Earrings and Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
although it does not fit well in it. It appears to be of English origin. The earrings are screw backs and
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Seven Lucky Gods Japanese Set. Porcelain and Silver. Late 1940 s.
Located in University City, MO
. Bracelet has a safety chain. Earrings are screw back style but could easily be converted to posts
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

1950s Pearl White Jade Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of earrings by Ming's of Honolulu, circa 1950. The screw back earrings are crafted
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Lady Bug Screw Back Earrings #16383
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Laby Bug Screw Back Earrings These adorable ladybug stud earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Tone Chinese Style Fan Drop Screw Back Earrings circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold tone screw back earrings, featuring a fan with Chinese style decoration to the back and
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Non-Pierced Screw Back Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Non-Pierced Screw Back Earrings These lovely earrings each
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Non-Pierced Screw Back Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Non-Pierced Screw Back Earrings These lovely earrings each
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell Retro Diamond 14 Karat Gold Seashell Screw Back Earrings
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 total, eye-clean and white Screw backs Signed J.E.C. & Co
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Signed Sigi Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Screw Back Earrings
By Sigi Pineda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Modernist Mexican screw back earrings. Signed Sigi. In sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Danecraft Sterling Silver Leaf Screw Back Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver leaf earrings with screw backs by Danecraft. These pretty leaf earrings
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Screw-Back Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
to your jewelry collection with these vintage Mikimoto screw-back earrings, crafted in 18K yellow
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940 s Filigree Pearl and rhinestone screw back earrings 1940s earrings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
These spectacular 1940's screw back earrings, accented by small pearlescent beads, silver claw set
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass, Mixed Metal

Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
using screw back. Stone Dimensions: 9x8mm Height Off Ear: 7mm Weight: 3.1g
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave White Gold Long Drop Screw-Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings. Included Items:Manufacturer's Box Approximate Dimensions: L 2.00", W 0.30" Diamond
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver earrings. Each with
Category

20th Century Japanese Edwardian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

2 Carat Platinum Art Deco OEC Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamond embellished coronet settings, complete with screw back fittings and modelled in platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Love Knot Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Tiffany & Co. Love Knot earrings. Each in 14k gold with screw back posts. Marked
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color and VS clarity Completed by screw backs Fully signed Tiffany & Co. and stamped 14k for 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Chrysoprase Floral Screw-Back Earrings No. 49
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Each of a stylized floral form with chrysoprase cabochons to their center and a screw back closure
Category

20th Century Danish Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Chinese Green Jade Huggie Cuff Screw Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold Weight: 4.09 Grams Backing: Screw back closures (Pierced ears are NOT required) Front Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 3Ct Marquise Natural Diamond Floral Stud Screw Back Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Eagan, MN
mm. The earrings themselves are 14 mm across and they have a screw back closure. Please look at the
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Spinach Jade Hoop Screw Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spinach jade (nephrite) hoop suspended from 14k yellow gold mount with a screw back closure. Marked 14k
Category

20th Century Chinese Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 1/20 Gold-Plated Tiger s Eye Scarab Dangle Screw Back Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver 1/20 14K gold plated scarab dangle screwback earrings. Features carved
Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mings Pale Green Jade Sphere and Pearl Screw Back Earrings for Non Pierced Ears
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Pale Green Jade Pearls: Akoya Pearls ​ ​Earring Measurements: 15.6 mm x 9 mm ​ ​Earring Backs: French
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Screw Back Double Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Screw Back Double Pearl Earrings Beautiful set of 14K white gold screw back
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Antique Bohemian garnet cluster earrings, screw back, gilt metal
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Bohemian garnet cluster earrings. They are are screw back earrings in
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Screw Back Fleur De Lis Earring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Vintage from the 1940's these Tiffany and Co. clip-on/screw back earrings resemble a classic Fleur
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .40 Ct Old Diamond Screw Back 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
topped by Diamonds, they can be worn also for non pierced ears having an antique screw back wire which
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Shaped Colombia Emerald Yellow Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karats yellow gold 0.18 inch width Colombia emerald stud earrings Screw back earrings Emerald
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jane Walker Sterling Silver Coral Wood American Modernist Kinetic Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kinetic sterling silver earrings with coral and wood beads. Screw back earrings measure 1.75" in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

14K Solid Gold Half-Moon Tiny Stud Earrings On Screw Back
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold Half-Moon Shaped Tiny Stud Earrings Screw Back Earrings. Sold as a pair. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Jomaz Gold Plated Red Cabochon Rhinestone Earrings
By Jomaz
Located in London, GB
Jomaz brushed gold plated screw back earrings set with red cabochons. The rhinestones are in silver
Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Paul Lobel Sterling Silver American Modernist Earrings
By Paul Lobel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver modernist screw back earrings created by Paul Lobel of New York, New York
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Smith Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist Earrings
By Art Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver modernist screw back earrings by Art Smith of New York, New York. Earrings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Screw Back earrings with 14K gold backings. These earrings are approx.10 mm x 110mm 1.3 g / .85 dwt
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Tiny Freshwater Pearl Cross Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the USA. 14K yellow gold. Each earring measures 10x7mm. Safety threaded screw back earring posts with
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold .90 Carat Diamond Stud Screwback Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K yellow gold diamond stud screw back earrings. 4 prong settings with screw back posts
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Florentine Earrings for Pierced Ears
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gold Florentine Frame. Screw Back earrings with 14K gold backings. These earrings are 17 mm x 13 mm
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Screw Back Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of screw back earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 87 vintage editions and 34 modern creations to choose from as well. 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 screw back earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 53 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and princess cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of screw back earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Screw Back Earrings?

On average, screw back earrings at 1stDibs sell for $863, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $41,122 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Screw Back Earrings
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.