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Angara Natural Pear 2.2 ct Tanzanite Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Pear 2.2 ct Tanzanite Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Pear 2.2 ct Tanzanite Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Carved Black Ebony Teardrop Dangle Leverback Earrings
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Carved Black Ebony Teardrop Dangle Leverback Earrings

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Carved Black Ebony Teardrop Dangle Leverback Earrings

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 20th Century / Vintage Style: Retro / Elegant Organic Botanical Style Item Type: Fine Pendant / Dangle Earrings (Pair) Metal: ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Pear Shape 2.2ct Tanzanite Leverback Earring 14K Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Pear Shape 2.2ct Tanzanite Leverback Earring 14K Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Pear Shape 2.2ct Tanzanite Leverback Earring 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: These elegant solitaire earrings in 14k solid gold feature vibrant pear-shaped tanzanites in prong settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Greco-Roman Carved Coral Amphora Leverback Earrings
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Greco-Roman Carved Coral Amphora Leverback Earrings

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Greco-Roman Carved Coral Amphora Leverback Earrings

Located in Marcianise, IT

True to historical European smithing traditions, the structural body is rendered in solid 14-karat yellow gold, and the earrings are equipped on the reverse with traditional Pompeian...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shape 2.5ct Pink Sapphire Leverback Drop Earring in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shape 2.5ct Pink Sapphire Leverback Drop Earring in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shape 2.5ct Pink Sapphire Leverback Drop Earring in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Round 1.1 ct Diamond Leverback Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.1 ct Diamond Leverback Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Round 1.1 ct Diamond Leverback Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Dangling Diamond Earrings in 14KT yellow & white gold Leverback Twist Design
Dangling Diamond Earrings in 14KT yellow & white gold Leverback Twist Design

Dangling Diamond Earrings in 14KT yellow & white gold Leverback Twist Design

Located in Jupiter, FL

Elegant pair of earrings with natural diamonds in 14KT yellow & white gold gold.

Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Oval Leverback Vintage Earrings
1960's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Oval Leverback Vintage Earrings

1960's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Oval Leverback Vintage Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A striking pair of vintage 1960s earrings crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, designed in an elegant oval silhouette measuring approximately 20 x 24mm.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings with Leverback in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings with Leverback in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings with Leverback in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: These pearl earrings are set in 14k solid gold and look unassumingly classic and elegant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Antique Diamond Round Shield Leverback Earrings, 9K Gold & Silver
Mid-Century Antique Diamond Round Shield Leverback Earrings, 9K Gold & Silver

Mid-Century Antique Diamond Round Shield Leverback Earrings, 9K Gold & Silver

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exquisite, highly elegant, and masterfully detailed pair of vintage mid-century button-style drop earrings from the 1950s. Expertly crafted with a solid 9-karat yellow gold and f...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

1.42tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Vintage Leverback Two Toned Gold Earring
1.42tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Vintage Leverback Two Toned Gold Earring

1.42tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Vintage Leverback Two Toned Gold Earring

Located in Jupiter, FL

A gorgeous pair of emerald and diamond accent earrings. This lovely set showcases two stunning emerald-cut emeralds from the origin of Colombia. Displaying a gorgeous bluish-green co...

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2010s Colombian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.2 ct Ruby Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.2 ct Ruby Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.2 ct Ruby Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Secured with leverback closures, these drop earrings look simple yet elegant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Gemistry 3.10 Carat T.W. Natural Morganite/Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings
Gemistry 3.10 Carat T.W. Natural Morganite/Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings

Gemistry 3.10 Carat T.W. Natural Morganite/Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Set your sights on these Gemistry pretty pink gemstone drop earrings 3.10 ct. t.w. cushion and pear cut exotic morganite drops sparkle from 14k rose gold leverbacks, highlighted by r...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Angara Natural Pear 3.3 ct London Blue Topaz Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Pear 3.3 ct London Blue Topaz Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Pear 3.3 ct London Blue Topaz Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: Crafted in 14k solid gold, these dangling London blue topaz earrings exude sophisticated style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

Greek Lions Head Design Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leverback Vintage Earrings
Greek Lions Head Design Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leverback Vintage Earrings

Greek Lions Head Design Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leverback Vintage Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A striking and meticulously crafted design, these earrings are fashioned in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an intricate blend of texture and detail. Each earring features...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Round Diamond Three Stone Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Round Diamond Three Stone Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Round Diamond Three Stone Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: Three sparkling diamonds prong set in 14k solid gold shine with luminous elegance. The diamonds in these leverback earrings graduate from smaller to larger to cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

1.08tcw Natural Mossy Green Emerald & Diamond Accent Leverback Earrings 14k
1.08tcw Natural Mossy Green Emerald & Diamond Accent Leverback Earrings 14k

1.08tcw Natural Mossy Green Emerald & Diamond Accent Leverback Earrings 14k

Located in Jupiter, FL

A lovely pair of emerald and diamond lever-back earrings. Featuring two marquises cut emeralds in the center, showcasing a ravishing medium mossy green color and very good luster. Su...

Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Circa 1960s "Bamboo" Orange Sapphire Turban Leverback Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Circa 1960s "Bamboo" Orange Sapphire Turban Leverback Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Circa 1960s "Bamboo" Orange Sapphire Turban Leverback Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

These twiggy little nests used to be clip-ons (ouch!) with florets of tiny emeralds in the center. After converting the backs to posts with omega clips, we realized we didn't really...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14 karat 10 carat ruby star leverback diamond earrings
14 karat 10 carat ruby star leverback diamond earrings

14 karat 10 carat ruby star leverback diamond earrings

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Expertly crafted from 14kt gold, these dangle-hinge hoop earrings feature a stunning 10-carat star ruby (total weight) and 1/3 carat diamond accents. Elevate your style with the eleg...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Rose gold lever-back earrings, each forming a four-leaf clover with openwork detailing, adorned with ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Estate 18K YG Leverback Earrings with 8.5 Carat Round & Old European Cut Diamond
Estate 18K YG Leverback Earrings with 8.5 Carat Round & Old European Cut Diamond

Estate 18K YG Leverback Earrings with 8.5 Carat Round & Old European Cut Diamond

Located in New York, NY

Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Experience timeless elegance with these vintage leverback earrings, expertly crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Round and Pear Ruby Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Round and Pear Ruby Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Round and Pear Ruby Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shimmering diamond accents on the leverbacks complete the exquisite allure of these 14k solid gold drop earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Pear-Shaped 2.3 ct Ruby Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Pear-Shaped 2.3 ct Ruby Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Pear-Shaped 2.3 ct Ruby Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: These elegant solitaire earrings in 14k solid gold feature vibrant pear-shaped rubies in prong settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k white gold hoop earrings a dazzling modern look that commands attention with their subtle light. These stu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k white gold hoop earrings a dazzling modern look that commands attention with their subtle light. These stu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Kentia Palm" Leverback Post Earrings in 14K Gold with 440 Diamonds (3.5 Carats)
"Kentia Palm" Leverback Post Earrings in 14K Gold with 440 Diamonds (3.5 Carats)

"Kentia Palm" Leverback Post Earrings in 14K Gold with 440 Diamonds (3.5 Carats)

By Eytan Brandes 1

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

The total diamond weight of all 440 diamonds is 3.55 carats. > 14K white gold finished with black rhodium > Leverback post closures.

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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Angara Natural Round and Pear 1.9 ct Emerald Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Round and Pear 1.9 ct Emerald Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Round and Pear 1.9 ct Emerald Halo Leverback Earrings in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shimmering diamond accents on the leverbacks complete the exquisite allure of these 14k solid gold drop earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Lustrous Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Leverback Earrings
【Sculpted Geometry】Lustrous Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Leverback Earrings

【Sculpted Geometry】Lustrous Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Leverback Earrings

By The Pearl Vogue

Located in New York, NY

Timeless elegance meets modern simplicity in these exquisite South Sea pearl earrings. Featuring high-luster pearls suspended from pavé-set diamond hoops, this design exudes effortle...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Vintage style moissanite 14 gold earrings.
Vintage style moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Vintage style moissanite 14 gold earrings.

$1,254Sale Price / item|40% Off

Vintage style moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Octagon cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings. Teardrop Pear Moissanite Leverback earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage style oval moissanite 14 gold earrings.
Vintage style oval moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Vintage style oval moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Oval cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings. Teardrop Oval Moissanite Leverback earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Style halo moissanite 14 gold earrings.
Vintage Style halo moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Vintage Style halo moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Vintage Style halo moissanite 14 gold earrings. Round Moissanite Leverback earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear & round cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings.
Pear & round cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Pear & round cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pear & round cut moissanite vintage moissanite 14 gold earrings. Teardrop Pear Moissanite Leverback earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ethiopian Opal and Colombian Emerald Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Colombian Emerald Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

Ethiopian Opal and Colombian Emerald Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Luxurious and opulent (4.8mm-5.5mm) Fine Ethiopian Crystal Opal Round Sphere Ball Beads and (3.7mm-4.2mm) Fine Colombian Emerald Smooth Rondelle Beads earrings with 14K Solid Yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Sardinia Undyed Coral, South Sea Pearl Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Italian Sardinia Undyed Coral, South Sea Pearl Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

Italian Sardinia Undyed Coral, South Sea Pearl Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

A truly unique pair of earrings that will not go unnoticed! Earwires: 10mmx16mm 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Accent Leverback Earwires Earrings, Stamped with "14k D0.03" o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Kabana Heart Shaped Pink Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Kabana Heart Shaped Pink Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold

Kabana Heart Shaped Pink Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold

By Kabana

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Kabana Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Earring Style: Heart Leverback Dangle Earring Drop Length: 35mm x 13mm Total Weight: 7.60 Grams Stamped: Kabana, 14k Estate Condition: Very...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 0.60 Carat Emerald 18K Gold-Plat Earrings
3.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 0.60 Carat Emerald 18K Gold-Plat Earrings

3.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 0.60 Carat Emerald 18K Gold-Plat Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Title: 3.51 Carat Old European Cut J-K I1 and Circular Brilliant Cut J I1 Diamond 0.60 Carat Tapered Baguette Shape Emerald 18 Karat Two Tone Gold/Platinum Leverback Earrings Style: ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

10K White and Rose Gold 1/3 Cttw Diamond Infinite and Ribbon Hoop Earrings
10K White and Rose Gold 1/3 Cttw Diamond Infinite and Ribbon Hoop Earrings

10K White and Rose Gold 1/3 Cttw Diamond Infinite and Ribbon Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the allure of these stunning earrings and indulge in a touch of luxury. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 40 Round-Cut Diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.10ct Diamond Circle Hoop Earrings with Rubies
14K Yellow Gold 1.10ct Diamond Circle Hoop Earrings with Rubies

14K Yellow Gold 1.10ct Diamond Circle Hoop Earrings with Rubies

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Diamond Circle Leverback Hoop Earrings, a stunning addition to any jewelry collection.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Leverback Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gold leverback earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 29 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to gold leverback earrings. Faye Kim, Laura Munder and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 28 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut gold leverback earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our gold leverback earrings for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Gold Leverback Earrings?

On average, gold leverback earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,480, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $275,000 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.