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Vintage 1950 s Miriam Haskell Earrings Brooch Demi-Parure Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
various lengths. The screw back and clip on earrings boast a floral design with small milk class centres
Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tiffany Co. Clip On Ruby Flower Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
and contrast brilliantly against the rubies. Both are secured to reverse with a clip screw back
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Earrings, Silver with Rock Crystals, Made in 1945 in Stockholm Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
have so called screw backs, like many of the earrings during the early 1900s through the 1950s had
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Artist 1950s Modern Sterling Set OpenworkLeaves RebajesProtege Earrings Brooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern sterling-silver openwork stylized-leaves set of brooch and screw-back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clear Crystal Cluster Earrings in Silver, Mid 1900s, Prong Set, Screw Back Hardw
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of silvertone earrings with glittering clear crystals. A perfect touch to any style! Screw
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

8mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
Located in Miami, FL
: Stud Earrings Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 8mm (available in 5mm, 6mm, or 8mm) Closure: Push-back Sold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
Located in Miami, FL
: Stud Earrings Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 5mm (available in 5mm, 6mm, or 8mm) Closure: Push-back Sold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6mm Half Ball Sphere 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
Located in Miami, FL
: Secure Screw-Back Post Closure: Ensures the earrings stay firmly in place, providing worry-free wear all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ArtNouveau Antique ArtistSigned Peacocks Set HandWroughtMetals Earrings Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Chicago, IL
the 1.5-inch-diameter screw-back earrings, while the matching larger brooch fastens with a sterling
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

ART NOUVEAU c.1920 s Czech Hand Painted Portrait Brass Necklace Bracelet Parure
Located in Thiensville, WI
for adjustment. Single screw back earring has a central portrait cameo fixed in an ornate brass-toned
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Bohemian Garnet Pendant Necklace Earrings Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
for display. The earrings are 30mm by 21mm. The earrings have screw backs which can be easily
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
closure and the earrings are screw back. Antonio Castillo and his three brothers opened their silver shop
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Necklace and bracelet both have an open box style clasp. Earrings are screw back. All fixtures are in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Copper, Sterling Silver

Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet and Earring Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
with a safety chain, the earrings are screw back. Marked with Margot de Taxco made in Mexico, numbered
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in Arezzo (Star AR). The matching earrings have a circular, scalloped edged form. Each of the screw
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Margot de Taxco Cloisonne Lemon Bracelet, Brooch and Two Earrings Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
closure and safety chain and is in perfect working order. Earrings are screw back. All pieces are in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Boxed Antique Etruscan Revival Demi-Parure with Amethyst Collar and Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
drop 1 1/16" in diameter, smallest drop is 3/4" in diameter. Earrings measure 1 1/4" x 3/4" screw backs
Category

Antique 1860s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Margot de Taxco Enamel and Silver Necklace and Two Pair of Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. The earrings are screw-back style. The necklace has a box closure. HALLMARKS: Margot DeTaxco, Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
that the brooch pendant can be worn as the bust only. There are small loops at the back of the earrings
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral

1960s Hobé Green Rhinestone Parure with Necklace, Bracelet Earrings, Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold tone, with gold filled screw on earring backs - Prong set faceted green rhinestones in two
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

14k Gold Genuine Natural Rose Quartz Bracelet and Earring Set #J2470
Located in Big Bend, WI
earrings measures 14mm. They have the original non-pierced screw backs. The earrings are 3/4", and each
Category

20th Century Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Erik Magnusson Sterling Enamel Suite
By Erik Magnussen
Located in New York, NY
sterling. Earrings from this series are hard to find. Made by A. Dragsted, Denmark Sterling 1960's. Screw
Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hector Aguilar Stunning Mexican Sterling Jewelry 5-Piece Set Armadillo Design
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. Earrings are screw back. Belt measures 29 3/4.” 2 part buckle: 4 1/3" and 2 1/2" Necklace measures 24
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite
By Danecraft
Located in New York, NY
detailing with matching earrings with screw back fittings. Sterling 1940's. Excellent condition. Brooch
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobe Sterling Jewelled Spray, 1930s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1930s. Large spray of 2 toned leaves and flower buds with matching screw back fitted earrings. 4
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

1930s Silver Peking Glass Art Deco 3 Piece Jewellery Set
Located in London, GB
was used in many Chinese and Japanese imports during this period. The earrings are screw backs but can
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14K White Gold 4.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Solitaire Bezel Earrinngs
Located in New York, NY
Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Carat Round-Cut Black Diamond Classic 4-Prong Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Setting Type: Prong Product Gram Weight: 1.98 Grams Metal Type: 14K White Gold Earring Finding: Screw back.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Bezel Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Corletto Italy Cultured Pearl and Turquoise Flower Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
scalloped frame. The earrings have screw back posts so pierced ears are necessary. The earrings are marked
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Silvertone Metal Buddha Dangling Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
, screw-back earring measures 3" long by 1.25" wide by .35" deep. The overall condition is very good with
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Early 20th Century Silver and Marcasite Drop Dangly Screw Back Earrings
Located in Dordogne, FR
Stunning pair of early 20 th century silver and marcasite screw back drop earrings. In very good
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Marcasite, Silver

Square Pink Tourmaline Prong Stud Pierced Screw-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Pink Tourmaline Prong Stud Pierced Screw-Back Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Gold: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Screw Back Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Color, Cultured, Black Tahitian Pearl Screw Back Earrings. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These sophisticated retro earrings incorporate three fixed mounted pearls and one dangling pearl at
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Hardstone Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These lovely hardstone cameos feature the vision of a beautiful woman on each earring. The cameos
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

SAM KRAMER Sterling and Amethyst Screw Back Earrings Discs/Domes
By Kramer of New York
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These somewhat restrained earrings in silver and amethyst are a more conservative and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These beautiful earrings feature a 5mm rose cut Diamond. The total weight of both Diamonds is
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s Diamond Cluster Screw Back Earrings 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
shimmering diamonds, set in a delicate gold frame, create a captivating display of brilliance. The screw back
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Australian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These Opal earrings are quite lovely. The Australian Opal in each earring has beautiful colors
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1970s White Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, these darling antique-inspired vintage earrings each hold
Category

20th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage Silver Iris Class Screw Back Earrings Christmas Gifts for Wife
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
, including tarnish and patina. • Measurements • - Each one of these Art Deco earrings has a screw backing
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Black Onyx and Fresh Water Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These fun and unique earrings feature a dangle of a uniquely shaped piece of black Onyx. The Onyx
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taxco Earrings, 1940s
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Sterling and Alpaca screw back earrings. Marked by the maker and stamped 925. The backs that screw
Category

Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Pair of Antique Cameo "Dormeuse" Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1900. Screw-back earrings without posts.
Category

Unknown Dangle Earrings

Circa 1940s Carved Jade, Sterling and 14k Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
. They appear to have originally been sterling screw-back earrings but were converted with heavy 14k gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Circa 1920s Clear Faceted Stone Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s to 1930s rhodium-plated silver tone metal dangling screw-back earrings in a very
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Bell Shape Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930 to 1940 Chinese sterling silver mesh bell-shaped screw back earrings, intricately
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1930 Ornate Jeweled Goldtone Renaissance Revival Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930 ornate Renaissance Revival, plated brass dangling screw back earrings bezel set with
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coral Brooch/Pedant and Screw Back Drop Earring Gold Filled Set
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This lovely Gold-filled Victorian set consists of matching screw back earrings and a brooch which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold-filled

Platinum Round Brilliant Cut VS2 GH Color Diamond and 6 Carat Emerald Earrings
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Screw-back earrings, featuring a pair of 6.00 carats total Emeralds, and a total of 2.0 carats
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.44 Carat Australian Black Opal, Diamond 18k Gold Earrings
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
These lovely black opal and diamond screw-back earrings are just adorable. Elegance mixed with
Category

2010s Australian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Men s Studs Earrings Wit Screw Backs.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
10K Yellow Gold Weight= 2.7 gr Diamond= 1/2 ct total Diamonds color & Clarity GH- VS2 Screw back
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Diamonds Men s Studs Earrings With screw Backs.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Screw back ( not shown here but it comes with it) Year= 2012
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Diamond Men s Studs Earrings With Screw Backs.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
10K Yellow Gold Weight= 2.7 gr Diamond= 1/2 Ct total Diamond's Color White Screw back ( not
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Diamond Men s Studs Earrings With Screw Backs
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Diamond's color & Clarity = GH- VS2 Screw back ( not shown here but it comes with it) Year= 2012
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Silvertone Cuff and Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide silvertone cuff with large decorative enamel medallion with matching oval screw back earrings
Category

Vintage 1920s American Cuff Bracelets

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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 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 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.