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French 1900s Jet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - French work around 1900. Our opinion : Lever- back earrings that were
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, 18k 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

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. These antique lever-back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 1900s, Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Charming lever- back
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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

French, 20th Century Rose Cut Diamonds Daisy Shaped Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever- back earrings, it represents a flower decorated with rose- cut diamonds. The system of attachment
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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

French 19th Century Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Antique lever- back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Small antique lever- back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

French 19th Century Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-Back Star Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the end of the 19th century. Our opinion : These earrings combine the charm of rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Antique earrings, in the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique lever- back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

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

French 1900s Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming lever-back earrings
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Smoky Quartz with Diamonds on Pink Gold 18 Karat Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these stunning earrings adorned with two beautiful smoky quartz stones. The brown and grey
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold. These sleeper earrings form a gold hoop topped
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lever-Back Earrings Pink Quartz Diamonds Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
special evening, an event Pink Quartz with Diamonds on Pink Gold 18k Lever-Back Earrings 2 Pink Quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever-back earrings are thick and of very fine quality. The pearls are supposedly fine. Specialized in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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

Boucheron Diamond Earrings, French, circa 1960
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond earrings. A matching pair, each set with thirty five round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

20th Century Pink Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Charming lever-back earrings
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Hermes Gold with palladium plated O'Kelly earrings
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Earrings in Swift calfskin with palladium plated Clou de Selle detail on the back. The O'Kelly line
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2010s French Lever-Back Earrings

Chaumet Diamond-set Gold Earrings 18k c1970s France
By Chaumet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Chaumet, France. Chaumet jewelry is renowned for its fine quality and tasteful
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Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 4.06 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage French Art Deco earrings have been crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl Earrings French Earring Hooks 14ct Yellow Gold Silver-grey Hue
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
These lovely earrings are a staple for any jewellery collection. They feature off round cultured
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum. Pair of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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

Art Deco 18kt Gold Earrings with Old-cut Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Art Deco 18kt Gold Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds are a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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

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
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Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Mid-Century 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings, are delicately crafted to embody the epitome of timeless
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond French Clip Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This classic style earring has a timeless look that is perfect for business or smart attire. The
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Peridot Earrings with Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These beautiful, pear shaped peridot earrings are tastefully done. The top apex are lined with
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Pear Shaped Emeralds Earrings with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This unusual pair of emerald and diamond earrings are breathtaking! The pear shaped emeralds are
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
these earrings. Rubies: Mounted in channel settings, with 20 French calibre faceted cut of natural
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Lapis and .45 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
and polished sections of Lapis in geometric shapes. They have a french clip back and are suitable for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lagos 18 Karat Gold, Pink Tourmaline Earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx
By Lagos
Located in New York, NY
Black Onyx surrounding the Diamonds. The earring have a post back with a French clip, and can also be
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1990s Spanish Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Red Enamel Heart Earrings with Certificate
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
technique. Crafted with seven layers of red enamel and 24 kt gold flowers. These earring are with post backs
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1990s German Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings with Blue Topaz, Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
center area. The earrings are pierced with a french clip. They measure 1-1/4" in diameter. Diamond weight
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1990s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Double Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite early Art Deco inspired Diamond and Emerald earrings. The central Diamond is surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat Gold Earrings with Blue Enamel and Yellow Gold "X"
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
and a yellow gold "X". The earrings have a post back and a French clip , but can be adjusted for non
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1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond with Sapphire Earring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond lever back earrings, set with French cut sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond with Emerald Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of Art Deco style emerald and diamond lever back earrings, set with French cut emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold With Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Fairfield, CT
earrings also contain the French hallmark of the roosters head symbolizing a French guarantee it is gold
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20th Century French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold and Diamond Estate Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. With French hallmarks, these enthralling earrings provide a timeless luxury. Yellow Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Darnestown, MD
on each earring to give some sparkle. Backs are
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Gold and Diamond Earrings
MAUBOUSSIN Gold and Diamond Earrings
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H 0.75 in W 0.38 in
1960s Vintage Flower Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage elegant and chic Flower Pearl earrings A classic 1960s look that is timeless, the earrings
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Silver

Chanel White Agate 18k Gold Camellia Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lever Backs This Variation of the Chanel Camellia Earring is no Longer Produced Hallmarks Chanel with
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1990s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Drop Earrings Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Creoles in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). round wire. set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds. with a total weight of about 0.24 ct. (each diamond weighing about 0.012 ct). diam...
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20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Drop Earrings Yellow Gold Diamond
Drop Earrings Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.26 in L 0.79 in
Cartier Trinity Earrings 18 karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
renowned French jewelry house, Cartier. These earrings are part of the Trinity de Cartier collection, which
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20th Century French Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings 18 karat Gold
Cartier Trinity Earrings 18 karat Gold
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W 0.28 in D 0.16 in L 1.11 in
21st Century 18-Karat White Gold set with F/G VVS Diamonds Disk-shaped Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Presenting an exquisite pair of earrings, perfect for the discerning connoisseur of classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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

Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings by Dinh Van for Cartier from the 1970's. With 50 round brilliant
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Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Citrine, Sapphire and Quartz Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these superb earrings from the Mesure et Art du Temps French collection, in 18-carat rose
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Lever-Back Earrings

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Citrine, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Of oval shape these elegant lever- back
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Earrings in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in 18K yellow gold with a swirl pattern. These are for pierced ears
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Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

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18k Gold

Mauboussin Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold diamond earrings by Mauboussin Paris. They are a half hoop style in a ridged
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Late 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
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W 0.75 in D 0.75 in L 1.13 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Socrate Earrings, large model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This striking Van Cleef & Arpels pair of pierced earrings with French clips from the celebrated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of sleeper earrings in white gold set with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds with
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2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
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W 0.33 in D 0.18 in L 0.36 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARA44200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 18k yellow gold onyx Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity night earrings, Ceylon sapphires, diamonds, 18K gold and silver
Located in AURAY, FR
This pair of earrings was made as a set with the ring (Eternity night ring). They play on
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2010s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARO3QL00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 18k yellow gold malachite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

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Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Small Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These rare Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the gorgeous Frivole collection feature a
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1990s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Italian Antique God Square Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in vermeil, silver covered with yellow gold. Spectacular antique-style lever- back
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Earrings Moranite, Pearls and Diamonds 0.14 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these magnificent rose gold earrings from the French collection of Mesure et Art du Temps
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
back fittings for pierced ears. Signed 'Cartier', '750' with Assay Marks for France numbered 657876
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Earrings With A French Back For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate earrings with a french back for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a earrings with a french back may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any earrings with a french back from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. Most of our earrings with a french back for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Earrings With A French Back?

Prices for a earrings with a french back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $825 and can go as high as $41,277, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,538.

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 Earrings With A French Back
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A French clasp earring is a pierced earring with a uniquely designed backing. Specifically, the French clasp is a curved wire mounted on a hinge that fits over the post after you insert the earring. Also called the French clip, the hardware helps to keep earrings from rotating or bending in a piercing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of French clip earrings.