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What is a screw back earring?
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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.

Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Wiwen Nilsson a Pair of Screw Earrings, Sterling Silver, Lund, Sweden 1941-1956
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in bronshoj, DK
Wiwen NILSSON, a pair of screw earrings, sterling silver, Lund, Sweden 1941-1956.
Measures 2 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
$448 Sale Price
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Wiwen Nilsson, a Pair of Screw Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wiwen Nilsson, a pair of screw earrings, sterling silver, Lund, Sweden, 1941-1956.
Measures: 2 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
$448 Sale Price / set
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Federalist 7.50mm Vintage Pearl Functional Lobe Screw Earrings 14kt gold 12598
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
7.50mm vintage pearl earrings
iconic federalist style
depicts rope twist ''u'' bar symbolism
15mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
2.4 Carats Brilliant Cut Diamonds Hoop 18k White Gold Screw Earrings
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Elegant 2.4 carats brilliant cut diamonds Hoop Earrings.
Befit for any occasion, from day to
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .65 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 KT Screw Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These beautiful vintage pair of earrings are 1930 circa
Traditional solitaire Pearl setting topped
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
.40 Carat Natural Diamonds Mod- Goth Deco Flat Screw Stud Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mod - Goth Deco
Circular Flat Screw earrings.
.40cts of natural round diamonds:
G-color, Vs-2
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Roman Malakov 0.56 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pendant necklace, featuring a 0.56 carat oval cut ruby, set on four rounded prongs. Accented by a halo of round cut diamonds, set on an open-work design and a diamond encru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.52 Carats Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant necklace, featuring a 1.52 carats oval cut sapphire, set on a four prong setting in a horizontal composition. Accented by a halo of round cut diamonds weighing 0....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.01 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Clover Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic pendant necklace, featuring a clover made of four round brilliant cut diamonds with a princess cut diamond at the center, set on a beaded bezel. Accented by a diamonds by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 0.40 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant necklace, featuring a 0.40 carat cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as natural with Light Pink color and VS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. Surround...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 3.55 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wedding band ring, showcasing five uniquely cut diamonds weighing 3.55 carats total with F+ color and VS+ clarity, set on a semi-bezel setting. Each diamond has a cushion ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$21,000
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Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total French Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique eternity wedding band ring, featuring 20 square French cut diamonds weighing 5.15 carats total with F+ color and VS+ clarity. Diamonds are channel-set beautifully on a plati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.57 Carats Total Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Band in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning five stone band, featuring elongated brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 2.57 carats total with D-F color and VS+ clarity, each set on a four claw prong setting. Accen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$14,500
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