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Antique ImperialJadeite TranslucentGreen IntricateCarvedFlora 1890sScrewEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
1890s when screw-back twist fasteners emerged and single-gem "button" earrings were fashionable.
We
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Antique 1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.79 in L 0.6 in
ArtNouveau Antique Dutch Pearl Inlaid Sterling FloralMotif ScrewBack Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These signed antique Art-Nouveau period abalone shell sterling-silver screw-back earrings carry the
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
0.15 Carat Round Ruby Coral Reef Design Antique Fashion Earrings
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Screw-back lever clasp design in 14K Yellow Gold. Made with 18K Yellow Gold
Style
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Natural Turquoise Florette Earrings in 10k
Located in Miami, FL
Cabochon Turquoise. The backs are made to fit non-pierced ears with screw backs. The gross weight is 4.9
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings, 9k Gold, Screw Back
Located in NEWARK, GB
carved large spherical bead, they are attached to a short 9ct yellow gold drop with screw back fittings
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
9k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
screw-back closures
Tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1870s; during the Etruscan Revival
Measures: 1/2 inch
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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 0.5 in
1910 Arts & Crafts Sterling Kalo Screw Back Leaf Earrings
By Kalo
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely pair of Arts & Crafts sterling silver screw-back earrings signed by Kalo that
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 14K Gold Shell Earrings w Pearls by Sloan & Co. French Screw Back Style
By Sloan & Company
Located in Danvers, MA
earrings have French screw backs so are meant for non-pierced ears, though they could be converted to
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
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H 0.63 in W 0.63 in
Rare Victorian Carnelian and 9ct Gold Screw Back Torpedo Drop Earrings
Located in St Helens, GB
none pierced screw backs.
Designed with a round carnelian to top and torpedo carnelian below
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Antique 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, 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
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20th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.34 in L 0.48 in
Anne Marie Beretta Surrealist Screw Earclips
By Anne Marie Beretta
Located in New York, NY
Rare Anne Marie Beretta antique silvered metal Surrealist screw earclips. Large scale. Made in
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2.50 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Stud Screw Post 14KYG Estate Earrings Antique
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds are set in six prong mountings with screw back posts and omega backs. The two diamonds weigh
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Early 20th Century Victorian Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 0.4 in
Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning Antique late Victorian brooch featuring a large, winged insect decorated with sparkling
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 2.45 in
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
make these ear pendants especially striking. Screw back fittings. 1920's Indian. 2.5" x 1".
Excellent
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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
Victorian Antique Cut Diamond & Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2.93 carats
Circa 1900
Length: 1.5"
Back Type: Screw Backs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique earrings. Gilded silver and amethysts.
Located in Stockholm, SE
is beautifully patterned and the earrings have so-called screw backs, like many of the earrings
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Antique 1890's Garnet Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
set in bezel setting. The earrings date from 1890's and are characterized by their secure back screw
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Whitby Jet bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique very early 1920s Whitby Jet bead necklace.
It is made up from meticulously
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 19th Century Antique Amythest Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
" wide.
Screw back fittings in gold. 19th Century European.
Excellent condition.
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
wire base and red, blue, and green glass-paste gemstones. At the base is a silver screw (a later
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Antique 18th Century More Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 18ct Gold French Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Earrings. Set in White Gold with Yellow Gold Posts & Lovely Screw Back Fittings.
Diameter Measures Approx
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Early 20th Century English Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique ArtDeco French ArtPlasticSet BlackSphereMotif CrystalEarrings CoilBangle
Located in Chicago, IL
in bold costume jewelry. This progressive French style is exemplified by this unsigned antique black
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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W 2 in Dm 3 in
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secure to the reverse of the upper pearl with a screw back fastening.
This stunning pair of antique
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Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique 3.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the settings with a platinum screw back fastening.
These Edwardian diamond stud earrings have
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Antique Early 1900s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Date: Circa 1935
Fastening: Clip On / Screw Back
SKU: C8174
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1.82 in
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Filigree Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
fine lace. They are characterized by their secure back screw design. The earrings are in very good
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Spanish Diamond and Gold Girandole Earrings, Circa 1780
Located in London, GB
-cut diamond set trefoils, mounted in gold, with closed backed settings and some engraving to the back
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Antique 1780s Spanish Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl Celestial Crescent Moon Brooch Pin
Located in Danvers, MA
screw on attachment, as many pieces during this era were made to be worn in different ways)
The mine
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian French Stamped Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
stone diamond, approximately 0.20 carats each with gold posts and fancy screw-back fittings. These are
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Early 20th Century French Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique George Jensen Sterling Malachite drop Earrings No 28 C.1935.
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
, original screw back fitments and full Georg Jensen GJ in box marks. Drop: 2 inches. Width: 0.60 inches
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Long 18k yellow Gold Guard Chain Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
fine double belcher style chain links. Secured by a screw-in swivel catch.
Metal: 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Scarab Earrings Egyptian Revival Gold Pearl
Located in New York, NY
inch) wide.
The scarabs are 16mm long.
They have screw backs which can be converted to posts if
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
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W 0.5 in D 0.4 in L 1.14 in
Amethyst Antique Screwback Earrings In Sterling Silver, c 1910
Located in Milford, DE
-back sterling silver. Features screw-back hardware, which was widely incorporated into jewelry designs
Category
Early 20th Century More Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Cultured Pearl 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings with 18 karat white gold screw back fastenings; part of our diverse vintage estate jewelry
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Victorian Pear Shaped Citrine 9 Karat Gold Pansy Earrings
Located in New York, NY
yellow of the citrine is bright. The earring backs are stamped 9k and are screw backs. They can be easily
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated linear drop.
The earrings secure to the upper border via a 9k yellow gold screw back
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Antique 1890s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 0.55 in L 1.65 in
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
screw back posts, marked 14K on the side of posts and on body of earrings, hinged in two places to allow
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.56 in L 1.15 in
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Coral Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
when worn. Currently the original screw backs are attached, but they can easily be converted to a post
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
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Antique 1860s English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 1.56 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the settings with a 9k yellow gold screw back fastening.
The screw back setting is hallmarked to the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 0.2 in W 0.68 in L 1.14 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
These vintage earrings, for non-pierced ears, secure to the reverse with a screw back fastening.
These
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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W 1.36 in D 0.26 in L 1.62 in
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
filagree work with filagree flower top portions. The earrings have their original screw backs. They
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver
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H 2.65 in W 0.82 in L 0.82 in
Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique Victorian star drop earrings (circa 1870s to 1880s) crafted in 14k yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Era Pearl & Seed Pearl Moon Cluster Earrings 14 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 14 carat gold, our Luna Earrings are an antique delight. Her screw back
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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W 0.71 in L 0.91 in
Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau period. The earrings have silver screw backs which can be easily converted if desired
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Earrings
Materials
Jade, Silver
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H 0.67 in W 0.87 in
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
stud with a screw clip-on back. From the stud hangs an enamel ball and then a floral decorated egg
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Early 20th Century Chinese Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.9 in D 0.9 in L 2.4 in
18ct White Gold Diamond Earrings 1.10ct Round Studs 1 Carat Screwbacks Wedding
Located in Ilford, GB
, never used, come with brand new gift box
1.5cm diameter
Secure Screw-back closure
At over 6g, they
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21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Drop Pendant/Pin Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
the pendant. The pendant can be removed with a screw on the back and can be worn as a pin as it comes
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 1.38 in L 22 in
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamond, fifty-two smaller old mine cut diamonds, and fifteen rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and backed
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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W 1.44 in D 0.54 in L 2.6 in
1930s Antique Red Coral and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ Screw Back
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Item Ref. SKU: A8845
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Amethyst Dangle Earrings, Non-Pierced
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This antique pair of dangle earrings is made in 14k yellow gold with screw-tight, non-pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Mine Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
with chunky old mine cut diamonds. The setting is an Edwardian mounting with screw backs.
Item #E0070
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French Import 1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond earrings secure to the reverse with a screw back style fastening; if required, these earrings
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Vintage 1920s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 0.2 in W 0.34 in L 0.89 in
Antique Victorian 22.28 Carat Garnet and Diamond 9k Rose Gold Clip on Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1890
Fastening: Clip On / Screw Back
Video available upon request.
SKU: C7853
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
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H 0.32 in W 0.96 in L 0.9 in
Perfume Flask in Cut Crystal with Gold Stopper, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
patterns: a ridged pattern surrounds the edge; the back side features a rectangular band with a diamond cut
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Antique 1850s French Vanity Items
Materials
Crystal, Gold
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H 4.53 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
get a pair of matching earrings. For an additional $140 US I can order changing of screwed locks for
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
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L 16.93 in
Victorian 7.60 Ct Rhodolite Garnet 2.70 Ct Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Provided by a detachable Diamond bail and screw off back pin that can be removed completely when worn as
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
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H 1.34 in W 0.87 in
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Antique Screw Back For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact antique screw back you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 77 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an antique screw back from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an antique screw back has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kalo, Anne Marie Beretta and Omega are consistently popular. While most can agree that any antique screw back from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 19 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique screw back, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Antique Screw Back?
Prices for an antique screw back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $201 and can go as high as $92,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,400.
Questions About Antique Screw Back
- What is a screw back earring?2 Answers
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021A 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, 2021A 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. - Do screw back earrings fall off?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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.
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