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Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian 1 Carat Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian 1 Carat Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian 1 Carat Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Circa 1910 Step into a world of timeless elegance with these exquisite Edwardian era earrings, featuring a stunning design that beautifully sh...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Diamond Cornucopia Platinum Earrings
Art Deco 4.50 Ct Diamond Cornucopia Platinum Earrings

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Diamond Cornucopia Platinum Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Impressive Deco! Cornucopias together with fabulous bows were a MUST during the Deco era, brooches earrings were to impress loaded with Diamonds and sometimes with coloured gemstones...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Style Gold Earrings with Agate Cameos and Pearls
Victorian Style Gold Earrings with Agate Cameos and Pearls

Victorian Style Gold Earrings with Agate Cameos and Pearls

Located in Lisboa, PT

18kt– 750‰ rose gold earrings, oval-shaped, featuring a central cameo carved in agate, depicting a female figure in profile with delicate features and period-style attire. The gold f...

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1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.40 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose White Gold Earrings
.40 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose White Gold Earrings

.40 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose White Gold Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's rose and white gold Amethyst diamond clip post earrings. 8 round Amethyst and 8 round diamonds set in 14k rose and white gold. 8 round rose cut diamonds, approx. total we...

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique 18 karat solid gold fine jewelry - early Art Deco earrings
Antique 18 karat solid gold fine jewelry - early Art Deco earrings

Antique 18 karat solid gold fine jewelry - early Art Deco earrings

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these cute hexagon shaped Art Deco earrings. These antique 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with little rose cut diamonds and ...

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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these cute floral hexagon earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a wire to go through your earlobe and are decorated with flo...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these antique Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with fleur de lis shaped ornaments made in platinum,...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Simple antique elegance, made of 18K yellow gold. Floral inspired with hand painted black enamel accents and natural freshwater pearl centers, this handmade antique pair with lever b...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds
1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds

1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds

Located in Milano, MI

The design is adorned with old-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 ct, adding brightness and delicacy, alongside beautiful natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.50 ct, admir...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful pair of late Victorian 18 Karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings. They are decorated by a twisted boarder and an elegant hand engraved flowers. The flower hea...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Solid Gold Floral Dormeuse Earrings with Pearls & horse head mark
Victorian 18K Solid Gold Floral Dormeuse Earrings with Pearls & horse head mark

Victorian 18K Solid Gold Floral Dormeuse Earrings with Pearls & horse head mark

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these stunning French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat patina champagne gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with ma...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Ct. Old mine cut Diamond 18 KT Rare Floret Earrings
Art Deco 1.20 Ct. Old mine cut Diamond 18 KT Rare Floret Earrings

Art Deco 1.20 Ct. Old mine cut Diamond 18 KT Rare Floret Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Appealing Art Deco Diamond floret earrings dating 1925 circa, Italian origin. Totally hand crafted as unique during the era, strongly made to stand on with effective result for the f...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Leverback Earrings
French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Leverback Earrings

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Leverback Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Antique lever-back earrings, they are formed of a dome pattern made using flat gold threads that hold on the top a rose-cut diamond in cognac color set on paillon.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these cute floral squared earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a wire to go through your earlobe and are decorated with flo...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Hearts and Arrows Diamonds New
14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Hearts and Arrows Diamonds New

14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Hearts and Arrows Diamonds New

Located in Warren, NJ

The earrings are secured with omega back fastenings, providing comfort and safety while wearing.

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Paste Stone Mother of Pearl 18 KT Star Earrings
Victorian Paste Stone Mother of Pearl 18 KT Star Earrings

Victorian Paste Stone Mother of Pearl 18 KT Star Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Sparkling Stars These gorgeous Victorian period earrings are 1890 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT solid rose gold Lovely Star design centred by a shimmering Mother of Pearl centre pie...

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1890s European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of well matched beautifully cut Old European Cut diamonds are set in yellow gold mount secured by a post and omega clip back. The diamonds are certified by the GIA - one weigh...

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1920s American Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Earrings, 2.60 Carats, Circa 1910
Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Earrings, 2.60 Carats, Circa 1910

Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Earrings, 2.60 Carats, Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique, cushion shaped, old-cut diamond earrings, with a pair of old European-cut diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 2.60 carats, in our opinion the colour is ...

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience
Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience

Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience

Located in New York, NY

They have lever-backs with screw back adjustments. The pieces are hallmarked Doris Cliff Handwrought Sterling.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

A pair of Italian earrings, late 19th c. Pietra dura.
A pair of Italian earrings, late 19th c. Pietra dura.

A pair of Italian earrings, late 19th c. Pietra dura.

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pietra Dura is the art of carving stones, and in this case the decorative stone pieces show beautiful birds in the colors of white, green, blue and orange, sitting on a small branch....

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Silver

1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr

1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr

Located in SE

Stones with closed backs may seem darker than stones with open backs.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Pr of Victorian Carved Portrait Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Earrings Set in 14 kt
Pr of Victorian Carved Portrait Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Earrings Set in 14 kt

Pr of Victorian Carved Portrait Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Earrings Set in 14 kt

Located in valatie, NY

The cameo is set inside a seed pearl surround and an open worked bezel. The screw back setting is marked 14 kt gold. For more than 35 years, N.P.

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1890s American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.07 Carat Round Ruby Hand Textured Gold Bow Clip Post Earrings
1.07 Carat Round Ruby Hand Textured Gold Bow Clip Post Earrings

1.07 Carat Round Ruby Hand Textured Gold Bow Clip Post Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage hand textured 1940s bow design earrings with natural pink red genuine ruby centers made out of 14k yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 K Rose Gold LeverBack Clover Earrings
French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 K Rose Gold LeverBack Clover Earrings

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 K Rose Gold LeverBack Clover Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Rose gold lever-back earrings, each forming a four-leaf clover with openwork detailing, adorned with white gold engraving and a rose-cut diamond.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...

Art Deco 1.80 Carat Each Diamond Earrings, circa 1920s
Art Deco 1.80 Carat Each Diamond Earrings, circa 1920s

Art Deco 1.80 Carat Each Diamond Earrings, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

These absolutely stunning earrings are the perfect special gift, for that special someone. They each have a beautiful old cut diamond weighing 1.80 carats. They are rub over set with...

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings

Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s pear shaped natural jadeite jade and natural pearl clip post earrings. AGTA certified jadeite with simple wax impregnation only.

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Bow Drop Earrings, Early 20th Century
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Bow Drop Earrings, Early 20th Century

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Bow Drop Earrings, Early 20th Century

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measuring 2.25 inches in length and 0.5 inches wide, these earrings gracefully dangle from secure lever-back closures for comfortable wear.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930s Gold & Platinum Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and Green Enamel
Art Deco 1930s Gold & Platinum Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and Green Enamel

Art Deco 1930s Gold & Platinum Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and Green Enamel

Located in Milano, MI

Elegant Art Deco earrings (circa 1930s) crafted in gold and platinum, finely hand-pierced and worked. The refined design is adorned with old-cut diamonds and enhanced by delicate gre...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1.00 Carat Ruby Gold Pierced Post Rose Gold Flower Earrings
1.00 Carat Ruby Gold Pierced Post Rose Gold Flower Earrings

1.00 Carat Ruby Gold Pierced Post Rose Gold Flower Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1930's Art Deco Ruby earrings. 20 round red/pink rubies set in 14k rose gold clip post flower settings. On a pink gold scale of 1 to 10 with 10 as the deepest pink this scores an 8. ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold And Platinum Diamond Porcelain Cameo Earring
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold And Platinum Diamond Porcelain Cameo Earring

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold And Platinum Diamond Porcelain Cameo Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.

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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs1-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. The box is not included. Please conta...

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Early 1900s Asian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings
Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

This superb Art Deco Diamond traditional Dormouse drop earrings are 1920 ca Hand fabricated of solid 18 Kt gold backs and Platinum crown Sweet crown designed detailing with openwork ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.33 Carat Diamond Gold Late Art Deco Clip Post Swirl Earrings
1.33 Carat Diamond Gold Late Art Deco Clip Post Swirl Earrings

1.33 Carat Diamond Gold Late Art Deco Clip Post Swirl Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Glamours 1940's gold double 3-D swirl design diamond clip post earrings. Featuring 46 full cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold crafted settings with heavy secure clips and posts. Ele...

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings
Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings

Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

These beautiful Victorian era earrings are French origin, 1880 ca Bearing French hallmarks for the period Exquisitely hand crafted by the past Victorian masters of solid 18 KT gold Q...

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1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

8.25 Carat Green Tourmaline White Yellow Diamond Art Deco Platinum Earrings
8.25 Carat Green Tourmaline White Yellow Diamond Art Deco Platinum Earrings

8.25 Carat Green Tourmaline White Yellow Diamond Art Deco Platinum Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco handmade Platinum micro pave diamond and green tourmaline clip post earrings. 2 green emerald cut tourmalines set in platinum baskets with 96 round accent diamonds, 6 fancy ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not in...

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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 0.15 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold
Antique 0.15 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold

Antique 0.15 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Antique fashion earrings, showcasing round cut red rubies weighing 0.15 carat total, each set on a four prong setting.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Post-War Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant
Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant

Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en argent et or rose de la fin du 19ème siècle, ornées d'une améthyste surmontée d'un petit diamant taille rose. Poids total du bijou : 2,84 g environ. Hauteur 1...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Angel Skin Coral Gold Lever Back Clip Vintage Post Earrings
Carved Angel Skin Coral Gold Lever Back Clip Vintage Post Earrings

Carved Angel Skin Coral Gold Lever Back Clip Vintage Post Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's Carved angel skin coral clip post 14k yellow gold earrings. Handmade frames, clip and post earring backs.

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Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings
Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings

Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings

Located in New York, NY

The earring backs have been replaced with gold filled screw back fittings at a later date. 1880's USA.

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1880s American Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Pendant Earrings
Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Pendant Earrings

Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Pendant Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

The earrings are fitted with sterling silver backs marked 925.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum, Sterling Silver

“Antique 14k Gold Dangle Earrings with Natural Green Jade, Russia Circa 1900”
“Antique 14k Gold Dangle Earrings with Natural Green Jade, Russia Circa 1900”

“Antique 14k Gold Dangle Earrings with Natural Green Jade, Russia Circa 1900”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 1900s 14k gold earrings centered with natural oval green jade stone with safty lock earrings back hock hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and ...

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Early 1900s Antique Earring Backs

Art Deco Platinum 3.00 Carat Diamond Briolette Drop Earrings
Art Deco Platinum 3.00 Carat Diamond Briolette Drop Earrings

Art Deco Platinum 3.00 Carat Diamond Briolette Drop Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

Materials: Platinum Round-cut diamonds Baguette-cut diamonds Briolette-cut diamond drops 18-karat gold earring backs Estimated total diamond weight: approximately 3.00 carats Marked...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold
King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold

King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold

Located in Venice, CA

Marked on the earrings and the earring backs as 14k.

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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum Antique Drop Earrings GIA
Art Deco Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum Antique Drop Earrings GIA

Art Deco Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum Antique Drop Earrings GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as drop style earrings terminating with natural saltwater Pinctada pearl drops Measuring 12.0 mm near-round - gray to purple in body color with strong iridescence Mounted vi...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

C1800 Antique 18K gold Moonstone Drop Pendeloque earrings, England
C1800 Antique 18K gold Moonstone Drop Pendeloque earrings, England

C1800 Antique 18K gold Moonstone Drop Pendeloque earrings, England

Located in Baltimore, MD

The meticulous detail required to fabricate so many small gold rosettes in the earring tops is astonishing. The earring backs are of polished gold and have a polished gold border.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique Iberian gold and pearl pendant earrings
Antique Iberian gold and pearl pendant earrings

Antique Iberian gold and pearl pendant earrings

Located in New York, NY

Later earring back conversion. Each earring is composed as a vertical arrangement of openwork elements, centered on elongated navette forms set with faceted gold panels and framed b...

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1820s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings
Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings

Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings

Located in Seattle, WA

The inlay is set within polished black onyx frames. The earrings secure with friction earring backs. They have been independently appraised at a value of $8250, and the appraisal wil...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

They are 13mm deep. The earrings are 14 Karat White and YellowGold. The earring backs are 18 Karat Gold.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Belle Epoque 18ct White Gold & 24ct Platinum Diamond Dangling Earrings
French Belle Epoque 18ct White Gold & 24ct Platinum Diamond Dangling Earrings

French Belle Epoque 18ct White Gold & 24ct Platinum Diamond Dangling Earrings

Located in London, England

Additional information: Material: 18ct White Gold, Platinum, Diamond Origin: France Date of Manufacture: 1900s Era: Edwardian (1901-1914) Hallmarks: French eagle and dog for 18ct gol...

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19th Century French Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Star Set Pearl Blue Enamel Etruscan Revival Earrings
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Star Set Pearl Blue Enamel Etruscan Revival Earrings

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Star Set Pearl Blue Enamel Etruscan Revival Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The earring backs have been replaced at some point in their lives, with a small amount of old solder visible at the joins.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Excellent brilliance. Earring back stamped: 950 Tested: Platinum 8.9 grams Hallmark: Cartier Paris Top to bottom: 45.66mm or 1.80 inches Width: 10.15mm, Bottom: 17mm Depth or thickne...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Earrings

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The earring backs are later additions to the earrings, and the earrings may have been converted from a set of Victorian dress studs or cufflinks, and a matching ring is available.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Gold Cameo Earrings Screw Back Fittings From 1800s
Antique Gold Cameo Earrings Screw Back Fittings From 1800s

Antique Gold Cameo Earrings Screw Back Fittings From 1800s

Located in Sewickley, PA

The reverse reveals screw-back fittings characteristic of many antique and vintage earrings and allowing for secure, adjustable fit.

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Late 18th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings. This beautiful pair of Victorian natural coral screw back earrings are crafted in 9k yellow gold.

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1880s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Changeable Stud Earrings with Alpha Back Fittings
Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Changeable Stud Earrings with Alpha Back Fittings

Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Changeable Stud Earrings with Alpha Back Fittings

Located in Brighton, GB

These earrings embody the charm of a bygone era but also provide a modern twist, making them a must-have addition to your jewellery collection.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings
Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings

Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

Edwardian 18kt yellow gold pair of screw-back emerald and diamond earrings. Dimensions: Length width: 2.2 x 1.2 cm Weight: 8 grams Emeralds - Quantity: 2 Cut: Square Carat weight: ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique 14k Gold & Silver Topaz, Paste and Rose Cut Diamond Omega-Back Earrings
Antique 14k Gold & Silver Topaz, Paste and Rose Cut Diamond Omega-Back Earrings

Antique 14k Gold & Silver Topaz, Paste and Rose Cut Diamond Omega-Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A delicate gold safety chain connects the backs for added security, and the earrings are fitted with omega-back closures for comfortable, secure wear.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver

Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose White Gold Clip Post Lever Back Earrings
Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose White Gold Clip Post Lever Back Earrings

Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose White Gold Clip Post Lever Back Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Late Art Deco sapphire and diamond earrings. Hailing from the late 1930's, these 14k rose gold clip post ribbon style earrings each boast 6 pink round sapphires along with 4 bezel se...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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Antique Earring Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique earring backs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique earring backs includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Dario Ferrara, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 167 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique earring backs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique earring backs, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Earring Backs?

On average, antique earring backs at 1stDibs sell for $2,895, while they’re typically $206 on the low end and $163,333 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Antique Earring Backs

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some antique earrings are worth something. Fine jewelry often has inherent value due to the precious metals and gemstones that it contains. What's more, collectors may seek both fine and costume antique earrings due to their style, type, age, maker and other factors. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique jewelry, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your earrings if you're curious about how much they may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique earrings.