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14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings #19181
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings #19181

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings #19181

Located in Washington Depot, CT

brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold! Screw Back posts Approximate total diamond weight: .14 cts

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Vintage Tiffany & Co. Screw Back Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Certified Vintage Tiffany & Co. Screw Back Diamond Earrings in Platinum

Certified Vintage Tiffany & Co. Screw Back Diamond Earrings in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

center. Both earrings are secured to reverse with a post and screw back fitting. These studs are a

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Screw Backs Diamond Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Screw Backs Diamond Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Screw Backs Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

yellow gold diamond stud earrings with screw backs. The metal was tested and determined to be 14K yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian European Diamond Platinum Antique Butterfly Screw-Back Stud Earrings
Edwardian European Diamond Platinum Antique Butterfly Screw-Back Stud Earrings

Edwardian European Diamond Platinum Antique Butterfly Screw-Back Stud Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

approximately 0.72 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity Accented by milgrain detail throughout Completed screw

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.27ctw Round Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Screw Back
1.27ctw Round Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Screw Back

1.27ctw Round Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Screw Back

Located in McLeansville, NC

& Butterfly Backs Measurements: 5.5 mm top diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby & CZ 22K Yellow Gold Screw-Back Drop Earrings
Vintage Ruby & CZ 22K Yellow Gold Screw-Back Drop Earrings

Vintage Ruby & CZ 22K Yellow Gold Screw-Back Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 8.2 Grams Stone: Ruby (2.5-8.5x4.0 mm). Cubic Zirconia (1.8 mm) Measurements: 41.5 x 9.0 mm Hallmarked: 22K Tested ITEM #: BR-1071-101323-15

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw-Back Antique Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw-Back Antique Earrings

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw-Back Antique Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

forms with decorative filigree and granulation. Completed by screw-back closures. Stamped 14k for 14

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 1.03ct Diamond Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 1.03ct Diamond Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 1.03ct Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

diamond stud earring with screw backs. The metal was tested and determined to be 14K yellow gold. Engraved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.77ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 10k Yellow Gold Screw Back
0.77ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 10k Yellow Gold Screw Back

0.77ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 10k Yellow Gold Screw Back

Located in McLeansville, NC

Stamps: 10k Closure: Threaded Stick Posts & Screw On Butterfly Backs Measurements: 9.8 mm top diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14K White Gold Screw Back Dangle Earrings
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14K White Gold Screw Back Dangle Earrings

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14K White Gold Screw Back Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 7.5 Grams Stone: Pearl (7 mm) & Approx 0.13 TCW (0.015 ct) Diamonds Measurements: 29.0 x 14.0 mm Hallmark: 14K ITEM #: BR-1069-101123-06

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Pear Cut Jade Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Screw Back
Pear Cut Jade Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Screw Back

Pear Cut Jade Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Screw Back

Located in Torrance, CA

). The jade is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The earrings feature screw backings

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings, 1933-1944 Mark
Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings, 1933-1944 Mark

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings, 1933-1944 Mark

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings, 1933-44 mark. The screw back earrings of slightly concave

Category

Vintage 1930s More Jewelry

4.80ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Flower Earrings 14k Gold Non Pierced Screw Back
4.80ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Flower Earrings 14k Gold Non Pierced Screw Back

4.80ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Flower Earrings 14k Gold Non Pierced Screw Back

Located in McLeansville, NC

Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Non Pierced Screw On Backs Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Located in New York, NY

closures. The notched posts and friction backs keep these pierced earrings safe and secure on your ears for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Located in New York, NY

closures. The notched posts and friction backs keep these pierced earrings safe and secure on your ears for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vintage White Gold Dual Pearl w/ Diamond Drop Screw On Back Earrings
Vintage White Gold Dual Pearl w/ Diamond Drop Screw On Back Earrings

Vintage White Gold Dual Pearl w/ Diamond Drop Screw On Back Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Screw On Backings (Pierced ears are NOT required.) Overall Width: 9.7mm (0.38") (approx.) Overall Height

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Classic Stud Earrings
.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Classic Stud Earrings

.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Classic Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Pave Cluster Stud Earrings in Screw Back
14K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Pave Cluster Stud Earrings in Screw Back

14K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Pave Cluster Stud Earrings in Screw Back

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

, smooth bezel exterior, and secure screw-back closure. Round single cut pave set diamond cluster with

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Round Diamond Classic Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Round Diamond Classic Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Round Diamond Classic Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Located in New York, NY

screw onto threaded posts, ensuring these pierced earrings will stay securely on your ears for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings

Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

approximately 1/2 carats with a total diamond weight of 1 cttw. Comes as a pair and with a screw-back for a more

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings

Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

approximately 1/2 carats with a total diamond weight of 1 cttw. Comes as a pair and with a screw-back for a more

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs 4.14 Carat
Black Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs 4.14 Carat

Black Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs 4.14 Carat

Located in Greensboro, NC

-black radiance. The studs attach with threaded posts and screw-on backs bearing 14k gold purity stamps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs Round Cut 2.00 Carat
Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs Round Cut 2.00 Carat

Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs Round Cut 2.00 Carat

Located in Greensboro, NC

NEW 14k white gold earrings showcase radiant natural diamonds which are held in four-prong basket

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Carat Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Black Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 4.0 Carat Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Black Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 4.0 Carat Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Black Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6 Ct Heart Shape Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Flower Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
6 Ct Heart Shape Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Flower Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

6 Ct Heart Shape Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Flower Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

diamond of 40 pointer so total diamond weight in the pair is 0.80 ct perfect pair Post and screw back

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Treated Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Treated Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Treated Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

screw-back mechanism for a more secure fit. These earrings will become the highlight of your jewelry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Atomic-Style Semi-Parure
Pearl Atomic-Style Semi-Parure

Pearl Atomic-Style Semi-Parure

Located in Alford, MA

. The atomic element of the screw-back earrings are suspended from a pearl earpiece, while a larger

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Bracelets

Coro Sterling Gilt Vermeil Crown Brooch & Earrings Set c 1950s
Coro Sterling Gilt Vermeil Crown Brooch & Earrings Set c 1950s

Coro Sterling Gilt Vermeil Crown Brooch & Earrings Set c 1950s

By Corocraft

Located in University City, MO

inches in length x 1.25 inches in height across the center points The matching screw back earrings

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Onyx and Gold Demi-Parure
Victorian Onyx and Gold Demi-Parure

Victorian Onyx and Gold Demi-Parure

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Victorian demi-parure including a faceted onyx brooch/pendant and screw-back earrings with applied

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven Japanese Gods of Good Fortune Necklace Set c 1940s
Seven Japanese Gods of Good Fortune Necklace Set c 1940s

Seven Japanese Gods of Good Fortune Necklace Set c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

choker necklace, matching bracelet and a pair of screw back earrings The figural gods are designed with

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Victorian 14k Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Victorian 14k Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Victorian 14k Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

identical design to the smaller link. The earrings are completed by solid gold screw backs. A gorgeous pair

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Style Cuernavaca Sterling Necklace and Earrings
Etruscan Style Cuernavaca Sterling Necklace and Earrings

Etruscan Style Cuernavaca Sterling Necklace and Earrings

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. Screw back earrings: 1 3/4" drop. Necklace: 16 1/2" length. We have been a major source for the

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Carved Jet Drop Earrings
Victorian Carved Jet Drop Earrings

Victorian Carved Jet Drop Earrings

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

vintage style screw backs. The earrings can be converted ear wires to accommodate pierced ears on request

Category

Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Marcasite Silver Drop Earrings
Antique Marcasite Silver Drop Earrings

Antique Marcasite Silver Drop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

iron pyrites and have been used for jewelry since the ancient Greeks. The earrings have screw backs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Drop Earrings

Materials

Marcasite, Silver

Diamond Round Brilliant Stud Earrings
Diamond Round Brilliant Stud Earrings

Diamond Round Brilliant Stud Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI2 in clarity. Measurements: 0.59″ x 0.20″ x 0.20″ Earring Backs: Screw

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified Tanzanite Diamond Earrings
AIG Certified Tanzanite Diamond Earrings

AIG Certified Tanzanite Diamond Earrings

Located in Trumbull, CT

earrings with screw back. Total weight of Tanzanite is 8.49 Carat and Total ( Color G-I ) Diamonds 1.19

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Classic Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings
Classic Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings

Classic Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

. The diamonds are prong set in platinum with secure screw backs. The earrings weigh 2.5 grams total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Turquoise Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Turquoise Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Turquoise Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Amsterdam, NL

screw backs but changeable for pierced ears) with old cut diamonds around an oval cabochon cut turquoise

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings No 59
Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings No 59

Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings No 59

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

bead surround, presently screw back fitments. Earring measure 17.5 x 13.5 mm. Full Georg Jensen marks

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burmese Unheated Ruby Flower Earring
Burmese Unheated Ruby Flower Earring

Burmese Unheated Ruby Flower Earring

Located in Singapore, SG

yellow gold Earring Type - Stud Earring Back - Screw Type Total Gross Weight - 2.38 Gram Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Handmade 5.40 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings

Handmade 5.40 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Pousette friction backs and can easily be changed to screw backs. These diamond earrings are accompanied

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.34 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 0.34 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 0.34 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in London, GB

have a screw back fastening and are crafted in platinum. Condition: Used (Excellent) Total Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 2.06 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 2.06 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 2.06 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Tiffany & Co., a pair of diamond screw back stud earrings ♦ Designer: / Hallmarks: Tiffany

Category

1990s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional GIA 2.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Exceptional GIA 2.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Exceptional GIA 2.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

and 1.02ct respectively. Extremely well matched and set in platinum screw back settings, these

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Weiss Mod Black Rhinestone Earrings, 1960's
Weiss Mod Black Rhinestone Earrings, 1960's

Weiss Mod Black Rhinestone Earrings, 1960's

By Weiss

Located in Atlanta, GA

1960's Weiss screw back clip on dangle earrings with a mod geometric design in faceted black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Antonio Pineda Jade Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Antonio Pineda Jade Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Antonio Pineda Jade Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

original screw backs. The earrings are 3-1/4 inches (8.5 cm) long, 5/8 of an inch (1.5 cm) wide at the

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pear Cut Diamond Earrings 2.66ctw
Art Deco Pear Cut Diamond Earrings 2.66ctw

Art Deco Pear Cut Diamond Earrings 2.66ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

with I color and SI2 clarity. The earrings have screw back posts for added security. The earrings were

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Screw Back Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of screw back earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 87 vintage editions and 34 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of screw back earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 53 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and princess cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of screw back earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Screw Back Earrings?

On average, screw back earrings at 1stDibs sell for $863, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $41,122 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Screw Back Earrings
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.