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Unheated Pink Sapphire Lever Back Earrings
Located in Singapore, SG
occasions. Featuring a hinged lever in the closure mechanism, they provide a secure clasp at the back. Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Pink Sapphire Lever Back Earrings
Unheated Pink Sapphire Lever Back Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 0.15 in
Citrine Lever Back Earrings, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Like a beautiful sunset, rich tea color citrine earrings, set in 14 kt gold have lever backs. They
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Mid-20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Lever Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver lever back earrings featuring square and round faceted rhinestones
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Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Bean Lever-back Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
back post backing. Their gross weight is 14.90 grams and they both measure approximately 1.20 x 0.50 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Bean Lever-back Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Bean Lever-back Earrings
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 1.25 in
18K Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Lever Back Earrings
Located in Seattle, WA
Experience the timeless beauty of these 18k yellow gold quatrefoil lever back earrings. Delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

17 Carat Siberian Amethyst Lever Back Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
snug, secure lever backs are comfortable and sit smartly on your ears. A perfect addition for creating
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Late 20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

17 Carat Siberian Amethyst Lever Back Earrings
17 Carat Siberian Amethyst Lever Back Earrings
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W 0.67 in D 0.36 in L 0.87 in
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Lever Back Earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
18K (750°/00) and platinum lever back earrings. Each set with an old-cut diamond topped with a rose
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Antique Late 18th Century Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond lever-back earrings 18K yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.62ct Diamonds leverback earrings in 18k yellow gold Round brilliant cut diamonds illusion solitaire setting leverback earrings in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds total weight 0.62ct F in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond lever-back earrings 18K yellow gold
Diamond lever-back earrings 18K yellow gold
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W 0.2 in L 0.6 in
Impressive Diamond Pink Gold Lever, Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Pink Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 174-RND-1,47-I/VS1A Weight 3.97 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Impressive Diamond White Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 32-RND-0,44-H/VS1A Diamond 124-RND-0,37-H/VS1A Weight 6.23 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Diamond White Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 110-RND-1,17-G/VS2A Weight 5.94 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 110-RND-1,17-G/VS2A Weight 5.79 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Diamond White Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 26-RND-0,75-G/VS1A Weight 2.62 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Diamond White Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 110-RND-0,47-G/VS1A Diamond 8-RND-0,23-G/VS1A Weight 3.56 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
These classic Tiffany and Co hallmarked sterling silver criss cross lever back earrings are from
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Sterling Silver

David Yurman Onyx 'Shrimp' Cable Lever-Back Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earrings measure approximately 12 x 20mm, feature lever-backs and are signed DY 925 14K. Weight: 10.4 grams.
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Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond and Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings have a total of 32 round brilliant diamonds. There is a lever back that helps keep the earring
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Goshwara Peridot Emerald Cut and Lever Back Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These unique earrings are a Peridot Emerald Cut, with Lever back. From our ‘Queen’ Collection, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Italian Basket Weave Domed Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and bold, clip post lever back earrings. Italian domed basket weave 14k yellow gold clip post
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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sapphire, Diamond, and White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold lever back earrings feature two sparkling oval-cut sapphires totaling to
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Emerald, Diamond, and White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold lever back earrings feature two enchanting oval-cut emeralds totaling to
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Ruby, Diamond, and White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold lever back earrings feature two oval red rubies totaling to 1.03 carats
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

GIA Certified Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Pristine GIA Certified Aquamarine & Diamond omega back earrings made in Platinum & 18k white gold
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Impressive Chrysolite Diamond Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 8-RND-0,02-G/VS2A Chrysolite 1-0,39ct Weight 2.07 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful pair of lever-back earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold showcasing stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delicate Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Zirconia Weight 3.02 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, wh...
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natkina Blue Sapphire Diamond Lever-Back Precious Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 24-RND 57-0,21-4/5A Blue Sapphire 14-RND-0,98 Т(3)/3A Blue Sapphire 24-RND-1,64 Т(3)/3A Weight 5,05 grams With a herita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Carved Emerald Earrings Pierced Back
Located in Wheaton, IL
Vintage 14kt yellow gold carved emerald earrings pierced back each earring containing five (5
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Vintage 1940s Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.20ctw Diamond Stud Lever Back Earrings In Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
.20ctw Diamond Stud Lever Back Earrings In Rose Gold These elegant mid-century earrings are finely
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

John Hardy Rare Gold Round Button Lever Back Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diameter and feature lever-backs. Signed JH 18K. Weight: 10.3 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.70 Carat Round Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
.70 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings, a true testament to beauty and elegance. Crafted
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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Flower Baguette Leaver Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with these stunning 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Baguette Leaver Back Earrings
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2010s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14k Raymond Yard Star Huggie Lever Back Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Winter Springs, FL
perfect. Backs work as intended.
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Vintage 1950s North American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Oval Morganite Lever Back Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Oval Morganite Lever Back Earrings Earrings feature two, oval-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Pave Leaver Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning 14k white gold diamond bezel pave leaver back
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2010s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Channel Swirl Leaver Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
or special occasion. These earrings are easy to wear with the comfortable leaver back closure. Add a
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2010s North American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Flower Circle Leaver Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of nature-inspired elegance with these 14K white gold diamond flower circle leaver back
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2010s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Pave Leaver Back Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
diamond, with a color grade of G, is the centerpiece of the earrings. The leaver back design ensures that
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2010s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, and White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold lever back earrings feature two enchanting oval-cut pink sapphires
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1.88ct Old European Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
earrings boast Euro-backs for a seamless fit. The measurements of the bottom diamonds are approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Lever Back Earrings in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
back which was popular in the Edwardian era. Information Metal: 14K Yellow and White Gold Width: 12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Lever Back Earrings in 14K Two Tone Gold
Diamond Lever Back Earrings in 14K Two Tone Gold
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W 0.48 in L 0.83 in
Handmade Classic Old Mine Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
measure 12 mm if you don't include the lever back. They measure 11.5 mm wide. Everything is set in 18
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Bead Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a wonderful pair of vintage lever-back earrings, dating to the 1960s, crafted in beaming
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Vintage 1960s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. 14k, Turquoise & Baroque Pearl Lever Back Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold Lever Back hooks, chain and wiring. Each Earring features a high luster Pear shaped Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Lever Back Pink Topaz with Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Lever Back Pink Topaz with Diamond Earrings 1.08 grams total weight. Stamped 585 20 total
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz

14 Karat Lever Back Yellow Topaz with Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Lever Back Yellow Topaz with Diamond Earrings 1.10 grams total weight. .15 Total Diamond
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Latch Back Freeform Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Latch Back Free Form Earrings with Diamonds. 0.75 total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Lever Back Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. Lever backs. 2 oval green emeralds, approx. 1.00cts 30
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Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.28 Carat Diamond Domed Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand pierced domed clip post lever back 18k yellow and white gold diamond earrings. Script on the
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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lever-Back White Gold 18K Earrings Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
EARRING 18K White Gold Diamond 0.38 Cts/96 Pcs DPR 0.03 Cts/4 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.10 Cts/6 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Lever-Back White Gold 18K Earrings Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
EARRING 18K White Gold Diamond 0.56 Cts/32 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Lever-Back White Gold 18K Earrings Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
EARRING 18K White Gold Diamond 0.15 Cts/48 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.35 Cts/24 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Fancy Emerald White Diamond White Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 2.98 gram Diamond 28-Round 57-0,13-4/5A Emerald 2-Oval-0,73 3/(5)З₁A Emerald 8-Round-0,29 3/(5)З₁C With a heritage of ancie...
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Timeless White Diamond White Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,22-G/VS1A Diamond 12-RND-0,69-G/VS1A Diamond 22-RND -0,16 ct Weight 2,93 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swis...
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natkina Quartz Diamond Lever-Back Precious Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 68-RND 17-0,56-7/7A Quartz 2-Oval-11 2/1A Weight 6.84 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Goshwara London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut and Lever Back Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These unique earrings are a London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut, with Lever back. From our ‘Queen
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burnished Sterling Silver Rose Gold Garnet Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Burnished Sterling Silver Rose GoldGarnet Lever-back Dangle Earrings This beautiful pair of lever
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Creed Gold Filled Cultured Pearl and Leaf Screw Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Lovely 1/20 12K gold filled screw back earrings, featuring a leaf design with cultured pearls
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Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold-filled

Turquoise & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lever-Back Vintage Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
weight. The diamonds are graded G-H color and SI clarity. They measure 20 x 20mm with lever-backs. Weight
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Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming lever- back
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Back Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of back backs available for sale. Each of these unique back backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 15848 antique and vintage back backs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1044 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of back backs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Back backs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many back backs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and Adrian Pearsall produced popular back backs that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,667, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $501,000 highest priced.
Questions About Back Backs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The logo that is two Cs back to back is the logo of Chanel. You'll see the logo prominently featured in the designs of Chanel handbags, apparel, jewelry and other pieces. The pair of Cs pays tribute to Coco Chanel, who founded the French luxury fashion house in 1910. Chanel designed the logo herself and first unveiled it in 1925. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
  • 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.
  • 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 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.