Modern Lever-Back Earrings
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
1.5 CTW Diamond Moonlight Round Earring in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Elevate your elegance with our Moonlight Round Cluster Earring, a captivating piece in 14K white gold weighing 3.93 grams. This pendant boasts a total carat weight of 1.5 carats, fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.6 Carat Diamond Moonlight Cushion Cluster Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
The Moonlight Cushion Cluster Lever Back Earrings are a radiant masterpiece, crafted from 3.94 grams of 14K yellow gold. These earrings showcase a stunning cluster of 78 excellent ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Metal x Wire
Diamond Ear Wrap Earring
in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.19 ct Diamond
Located in Davenport, FL
Unveil the epitome of timeless beauty with our exquisite Diamond Ear Wrap earring, a true embodiment of elegance and contemporary design.
Meticulously handc...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.44 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.44 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,738 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Natural 8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-11766Q
Gross Weight :- 13.93 gm
18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 12.24 gm
Natural Diamond Weight :- 8.45 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )
Earring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,335 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1.25 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.25 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,631 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Real 1.32 Carat SI/H Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,984 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Real 1.32 Carat SI/H Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,984 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1.50 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,935 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Real 1/2 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 0.50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,519 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Real 1/2 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 0.50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,519 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1.40 Carat SI/H Oval Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,857 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Natural 2.26 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Lever Back Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing a stunning embodiment of refined luxury and timeless elegance, behold these Natural 2.26 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Lever Back Earrings, meticulously crafted in radiant 18 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
3.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Galaxy Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are hand set with 3.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ribbon Lever-Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Crafted from high quality 18 carat white gold, these lever-back earrings are simply fantastic!
The pair showcases an intricate design consisting of flowing, ribbon-like curves, beau...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.53 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold, these beautiful double hoop earrings are hand set with 5.53 carats of emerald and 1.20 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Round Marquise
Oval Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold
— the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features
h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,450 Sale Price / set
28% Off
18 Carat White Gold Diamond Spray Abstract Lever-Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Step into a world of elegance with these absolutely fantastic 18 carat white gold diamond spray earrings, finely created for pierced ears.
Intricately designed to mimic the delicate...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 10 karat gold. These beautiful earrings are hand set in .71 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in yellow, rose and white gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
$2,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1.55 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these beautiful huggie hoop earrings are set with 1.55 carats of baguette sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat rose gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 2.10 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Composition
Total weight 7.90 gm
18k Rose Gold Weight 7.48 gm
Diamond Weight 2.10 ct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Turquoise Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful earrings are handset in 9.15 carat turquoise and .55 carat of sparkling diamonds. Exquisitely framed in signature "Meghna Jewel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$6,500 / item
Diamond Black Onyx Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful earrings are handset in 9.15 carat black onyx and .55 carat of sparkling diamonds. Exquisitely framed in signature "Meghna Jewe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,500 / item
Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Bold and modern, these single claw drop diamond earrings exude a captivating sophistication. Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These earrings are handset in 9.15 carat green onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,850 / item
2.52 Carat Diamond Textured Yellow White Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1960's, Etruscan styled, European crafted textured Diamond lever back earrings in 18k yellow gold. Texted and detailed, these octagon clip post earrings are adorned with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Blue Sapphire And Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Set in stunning 18KT white gold, these huggie earrings feature over 0.50CT-TW of glittering round brilliant cut diamonds, balanced perfectly by a 0.29CT-TW round cut sapphire set in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
18KT White Gold Sapphire Earrings Huggies
Located in New York, NY
These huggie earrings are a remarkable statement of luxury, meticulously crafted from 18KT white gold and adorned with a total of 7.90CT-TW Blue Sapphires and 1.68CT-TW of round-cut ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
PANIM Hexagon Illusion Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Hexagon Illusion Diamond Earrings in 18Karat White Gold
This unique Illusion hexagon diamond will be custom created to your specifications. This piece is currently priced in white gold.
This diamond Earrings have a Hexagon shape Illusion to create the look of 5.00 to 5.50 carat single Hexagon cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
South Sea White Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hinge Line Drop Hoop Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
White AAA Quality South Sea Pearls
Length 15MM Width 16MM (Estimate for both)
Striking Silvery Hue with Light Blue Iridescent Tones
Very Reflective Surface - Almost Mirror-Like
Spe...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea White Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hinge Line Drop Hoop Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
White AAA Quality South Sea Pearls
Size 14MM Diameter
Striking Silvery Hue with Light Blue Iridescent Tones
Very Reflective Surface - Almost Mirror-Like
1.50 cts Diamonds VVS Quali...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvery White Pearl Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
Silvery White Pearl Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac 18K Gold Earrings
18K Yellow Gold
Silvery White Mother of Pearl Cabochon Gemstones in a handc...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Malachite Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
Green Malachite Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Earrings
18K Yellow Gold
Green Malachite Cabochon Gemstones in a handcut, unique ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Earing
Located in New York, NY
Classic on the ear, Pyramid style earrings.
Handmade in 18 karat yellow gold. Casual or elegant, sporty or dressy always gonna be a hit.
All items sold are accompanied by an apprai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Freestyle Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Freestyle Earrings with Diamonds.
0.04 total diamond weight.
1.65 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings Latch Back 0.40 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Latch Back Earrings with Diamond 0.40 Total Diamond Weight.
1.60 grams total weight
Category
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Moonlight Collection Pear Cluster Earrings: 0.46 Carat Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: These elegant earrings feature a total carat weight of 0.46 carats, composed of 29 round diamonds arranged in a pear cluster design.
Diamonds: The earrin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Round Cluster Earring: 1.2 Carat Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Carat Weight: This captivating moonlight round cluster earring boasts a substantial total carat weight of 1.2 carats, showcasing a brilliant and radiant sparkle that captures the cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Heart Cluster Earring: 1.8 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Carat Weight: This captivating moonlight heart cluster earring boasts a substantial total carat weight of 1.8 carats, promising a dazzling and radiant sparkle that captures the essen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 CTW Diamond Moonlight Round Earring in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Elevate your elegance with our Moonlight Round Cluster Earring, a captivating piece in 14K white gold weighing 2.8 grams. This pendant boasts a total carat weight of 0.75 carats, fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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