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Ruby Earring With Screw Back

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
, such twenty Burmese rubies and twenty white colorless diamonds. Fitted at the reverse with screw-lever
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.15 Carat Round Ruby Coral Reef Design Antique Fashion Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An antique fashion earrings showcasing red ruby gemstones in a coral reef design weighing 0.15
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Ruby Platinum Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
screw back which can be tightened to ones personal desire. Signed Cartier.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Screw Back Ruby Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone White and Yellow Gold Screw Back Ruby Earrings with Diamonds 0.20 Total diamond
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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

2 Carats Natural Ruby Stud Earring in 14K White Gold, Screw-Backs.
Located in Miami, FL
Round Natural Red Ruby Stud Earrings, set in luxurious 14kt white gold with a secure screw-back closure
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Solitaire Natural Ruby Earrings 4 Prongs Screw Back 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut Natural Ruby Set in 14 kt White gold. Post, Screw back Ruby stud earrings. Best For Every day
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Circle Non Pierced Screw On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage circle disc earrings with cabochon ruby at center and small diamond accents. The ruby
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1990s Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Tassle Earrings, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond tassle earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with ten square and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Cascade Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Cascade Earrings Charming, graceful, very fine vintage ruby
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Diamond Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Rose Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
posts and screw backs. Each earring measures 2.25" long x 11/16" wide. They weigh 22.9 grams.
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

CHAUMET New York Emerald, Ruby and pearl earrings 18K
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
gold and flanked with baguette cut rubies. Each earring decorated with white pearl and emerald bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

PANIM Diamond Briolette and Ruby 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Ruby 18k White Gold Stud Earrings These exquisite 18k white gold Panim
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
charming earrings are set with rich red rubies, with white star enameled surrounds. The back of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Princess Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.5 carat Total Screw Backs Each stud has a very shiny diamond Row around Ruby Diamond weight
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave 5.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Ruby Dangle Earrings 14K Rose Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
Color : Rose Gold Gold Purity : 14K Closure : Screw Back (pierced) Style : Dangle Earrings Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Period, 14 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful pair of mid century 14 karat gold, ruby and diamond screw back earrings. The two tone
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Retro Two Toned 14k Wing Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Retro 2 Toned Wing Earrings in 14k pink and green gold with ruby glass accents. The flowerhead is
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Vintage 1940s American Retro More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Two Toned 14k Wing Earrings
Retro Two Toned 14k Wing Earrings
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W 0.65 in L 1.5 in
KTF Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
rhinXsXone pave Excellent Condition, Screw Back Fittings L.75" W .75"
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

KTF Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Earrings
KTF Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
KDM Ornate/Detailed 22 Karat India Royal Wedding Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
weight 30.6 grams of 22k solid gold. The earrings are stamped 22k & feature a screw back for a secured
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1990s Emirian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Hydro Emerald Cut Emerald, 7Ct VS Diamond Dangle/Drop Earrings 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
rubies with the earrings. Earrings are 1.5 inch long post back with omega backs. Hydro Emerald A new
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Rose Cut Diamond & Navratan 18 Kt YG Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
earring to match the necklace. It has a thick heavy post and has a screw backs also has a omega back to
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in La Jolla, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
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French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
French Egyptian revival champleve necklace. Fabulous necklace choker, created in France in the late 19th century, circa 1880. This beautiful piece has been crafted in the Egyptian r...
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Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Spectacular Fancy Sapphire Trilogy Ring by Gübelin in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
This unique trilogy ring from well-known jeweller Gübelin in Lucerne is set with three sparkling sapphires - one pink, one purple and one blue. A combination that enchants instantly!...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold braided diamond ring.
The ring is crafted as a double rope band, with two middle sections of the rope embellished with diamonds. The high-polis...
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1990s Unknown Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier's Love band continues to be a favored choice when it comes to choosing a wedding or engagement ring and even as a special addition to one's collection. A ring version of the ...
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2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

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Rose Gold

Vintage 1960s Signed Monet Goldtone Tassel Fringe Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
1960s goldtone Florentine finish top with fringe bottom brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet." Measures: 4 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Early Monet je...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Vintage 1960s Signed Monet Goldtone Tassel Fringe Brooch
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Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Toi Et Moi ring designed by Raymond C. Yard. An exceptional toi et moi ring, created in America during the art deco period by the master jewelry designer Raymond C. Yard...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Cartier Paris 1970 Very Rare Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold and Carved Rose Wood
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Clips-Earrings designed by Cartier. Gorgeous and very rare oval bombe pair, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1968, These classic a...
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Capri Golden Paisley Pin Brooch with Clear Pave Crystals, 1960s
By Capri
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant pin from mid-1900s costume jewelry designer Capri, featuring a gold-tone paisley motif decorated with clear pave crystals. Circa 1960s. Hallmarks: Capri
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco 1930 Bracelet in Platinum with 12.33 Ctw in Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet in platinum. Gorgeous remarkable piece, created during the Art Deco period, back in the 1930. This gems set bracelet has been crafted in solid platinum .900/.99...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning Double Oval Citrine & African Ruby Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of genuine oval citrine, genuine cabochon-cut African ruby, adorned with round white topaz on the side, handset in 18k yellow gold ver...
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier Lambskin Burgundy with 18k Accents Eyeglass Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier burgundy lambskin eyeglass case is accented with their signatuer 18k yellow gold trim on the corners. The eyeglass open case measures 3 1/4" in length, 6 1/2" in height, and ...
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2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Halo Screw Back Stud Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
vividly. All our earrings come with screw backs for added security and comfort. Please send us a message
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 22 Karat Gold Moghul Necklace and Earrings Natural Rubies.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
are threaded posts and screw backs. * * * Pendant and earrings only, does not include the ruby beads
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Early 20th Century Indian Contemporary More Earrings

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Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold

H.Ajoomal Earclips in Carved Ruby, Diamond & Black Enamel in 18 Karat White Gold
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
& diamonds to highlight. Create a strong impact with this pair. Easy to wear with push back screws & a
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2010s Indian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Puffed Heart Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
By Robert Coin
Located in Vienna, VA
Earrings 14K White Gold Diamonds Cart Weight: Approx. 0.25ctw Roberto Coin Signature Rubies Earring
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
feminine appeal. Made of 18K yellow gold, the earrings are decorated with 0.35 carats of rubies and 1.00
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Late 20th Century American More Earrings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Solitaire Natural Ruby Earrings 4 Prongs Screw Back 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut Natural Ruby Set in 14 kt White gold. Post, Screw back Ruby stud earrings. Best For Every day
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2010s Stud Earrings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Drop Earrings in 18k with Diamond, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Surfside, FL
sapphires with cabochon ruby accents. Set-up with screw back post. 2.25" length x 1" width.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Vintage Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Exceptional Antique Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
move with wearer. Screw back fittings. Excellent condition in leather case.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1950 Retro Modern Earrings in 14k Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Stud Earrings

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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
gold with pear shape moonstones and round ruby centers. This pair of earrings has vintage screw backs
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Vintage 18k Gold 1.98ctw Red Ruby Solitaire Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with 2.95 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
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Located in Miami, FL
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Victorian 4.12 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Fringe Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings

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

Oscar Heyman Purple Star Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
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6 Carat Solitaire Treated Ruby Earrings 4 Prongs Screw Back 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Screw back Ruby stud earrings. Best For Every day , home and work Total weight Approximately 6 ct 4
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Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
are pierce earrings and are fitted with secure screw backs. In gift box.
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Authentic Vintage Pearl Red Rubies 14 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
diameter. The earrings feature screw backs for unpierced ears. The backs can be changed to posts upon
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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Kt Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Citrine and Ruby Retro Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
Retro 1940's era Tiffany & Co. screw back earrings with 2.54 total carat weight Citrine and .12
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Mid Century Sterling Champagne Glass Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earrings set in sterling silver with screw back fittings. 1950's Japan. 1.75" x .6". Excellent condition.
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Deco c.1920s OOAK Sterling Ruby Red Onyx Necklace Drop Earring Set + Portrait
Located in Thiensville, WI
of earrings at o ring. “U” shaped earring body with original screw back earring fasteners. Antique
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Victorian Natural Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Art Deco Sterling Silver Ruby Paste Fuchsia Drop Earrings, circa 1920
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Ruby Earring With Screw Back For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ruby earring with screw back you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 21 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ruby earring with 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a ruby earring with screw back has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Estate Jewelry, Oscar Heyman and PANIM are consistently popular. A ruby earring with screw back can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but ruby rings, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby earring with screw back, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ruby Earring With Screw Back?

Prices for a ruby earring with screw back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $36,615, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,955.

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 Ruby Earring With Screw Back
  • 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 were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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.