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1960s Non Pierced Screw Back Akoya Pearl Earrings
1960s Non Pierced Screw Back Akoya Pearl Earrings

1960s Non Pierced Screw Back Akoya Pearl Earrings

Located in Towson, MD

. The earrings measure one half of an inch and have non pierced screw backs. Circa 1960s.

Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Crystal Dangle Earrings in Silver, Prong Set, Screw Back
Vintage Crystal Dangle Earrings in Silver, Prong Set, Screw Back

Vintage Crystal Dangle Earrings in Silver, Prong Set, Screw Back

Located in Milford, DE

The perfect touch of flair! A pair of retro crystal dangle silver earrings. Screw-back hardware

Category

20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Vintage gold red glass screw back vintage earrings
Vintage gold red glass screw back vintage earrings

Vintage gold red glass screw back vintage earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass canochons • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Matched Pair Brilliant Emeralds Screw Backed Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Matched Pair Brilliant Emeralds Screw Backed Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Matched Pair Brilliant Emeralds Screw Backed Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

inch New Earrings Handmade in USA Friction push backs are included Some gemstones are very hard to

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum  Victorian Era Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls Screw Backs
Platinum  Victorian Era Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls Screw Backs

Platinum Victorian Era Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls Screw Backs

Located in New York, NY

A timeless treasure from the Victorian era, these exquisite platinum drop earrings embody antique

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

5mm Classic 14K Yellow Gold Ball Stud Earrings In Screw Backs
5mm Classic 14K Yellow Gold Ball Stud Earrings In Screw Backs

5mm Classic 14K Yellow Gold Ball Stud Earrings In Screw Backs

Located in Miami, FL

Classic 5mm 14K Solid Gold Ball Stud Earrings With Screw Back Closure. Made with real 14 karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 0.70ct Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 0.70ct Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 0.70ct Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

white gold diamond stud earrings with screw backs, Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned In excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 karat white, 1.22 carat natural diamond screw-back Stud Martini Earrings
14 karat white, 1.22 carat natural diamond screw-back Stud Martini Earrings

14 karat white, 1.22 carat natural diamond screw-back Stud Martini Earrings

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

carat natural diamond. The 3-prong, screw-back design ensures secure and comfortable wear, making them

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pear Shape Emerald Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Natural Pear Shape Emerald Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Natural Pear Shape Emerald Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

perfect pair Screw back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Post Earrings Art Deco Style Screw Back
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Post Earrings Art Deco Style Screw Back

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Post Earrings Art Deco Style Screw Back

Located in Manhasset, NY

14Kt White Gold Diamond Post Earrings Art Deco Style Screw Back. 3.66 grams .50 total weight 50

Category

2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Fluted Emerald Earrings 14 Karat Gold Drops Estate Jewelry Screw Backs
Vintage Fluted Emerald Earrings 14 Karat Gold Drops Estate Jewelry Screw Backs

Vintage Fluted Emerald Earrings 14 Karat Gold Drops Estate Jewelry Screw Backs

Located in Torrance, CA

earrings are fitted with screw backings. The earrings are in excellent original condition. Particulars

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set
Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set

Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

ornate claw settings. The set also includes a gorgeous pair of screw back earrings. Length: 36cm

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pinchbeck

Fluted Amethyst Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drops Jewelry Screw Backs
Fluted Amethyst Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drops Jewelry Screw Backs

Fluted Amethyst Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drops Jewelry Screw Backs

Located in Torrance, CA

fitted with screw backings for non-pierced or pierced ears The earrings are in excellent condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Enamel Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earring, Post Screw Back
22 Karat Gold Enamel Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earring, Post Screw Back

22 Karat Gold Enamel Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earring, Post Screw Back

Located in New York, NY

22 Karat Gold Enamel Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earring , Post Screw Back This exquisite pair of

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Rose Flower Jewelry Screw Backs
Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Rose Flower Jewelry Screw Backs

Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Rose Flower Jewelry Screw Backs

Located in Torrance, CA

& are fitted with post and screw backings for pierced ears. The earrings are in excellent condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3.39ct Round Diamond 4-Prong Screw Back Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 3.39ct Round Diamond 4-Prong Screw Back Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 3.39ct Round Diamond 4-Prong Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

grams 14K white gold, diamond stud earrings with screw backs Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Miriam Haskell Large Oval Baroque Earrings with Screw Backs-A Pair
Miriam Haskell Large Oval Baroque Earrings with Screw Backs-A Pair

Miriam Haskell Large Oval Baroque Earrings with Screw Backs-A Pair

By Miriam Haskell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Miriam Haskell vintage large oval baroque pearl earrings with screw backs. They are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Half Hoop Screw Back Stud Earrings
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Half Hoop Screw Back Stud Earrings

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Half Hoop Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

measure 25pts total per hoop and are set flush within the gold half hoop. The studs are screw back so are

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

H. Stern Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Screw-Back Stud Earrings with Box
H. Stern Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Screw-Back Stud Earrings with Box

H. Stern Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Screw-Back Stud Earrings with Box

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 2.8 Grams Stone: Sapphire (6x4 mm) & Approx 0.09 TCW (0.015 ct) Diamonds Measurements: 11.5 x 5.5 mm Hallmark: 18K Tested Item #: BR-1077-101823-16

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat Total Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings
0.75 Carat Total Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings

0.75 Carat Total Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in Hicksville, NY

-Prong Setting Screw Back Posts for added Security and Stability Earring Details: Metal: 14 Karat White

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.25 Carats Screw Back Closure
14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.25 Carats Screw Back Closure

14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.25 Carats Screw Back Closure

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

natural beauty while offering durability and protection. The earrings have a comfortable screw-back

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14 Karat White Gold Square Sapphire Stud Earrings 0.85 Carats Screw Back
Elegant 14 Karat White Gold Square Sapphire Stud Earrings 0.85 Carats Screw Back

Elegant 14 Karat White Gold Square Sapphire Stud Earrings 0.85 Carats Screw Back

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

of the precious metal, creating a harmonious blend of luxury and refinement. The screw back closure

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Princess Diamond 0.20 Carat 14 Karat Gold 0.13 Inch Screw Back Stud Earrings
Princess Diamond 0.20 Carat 14 Karat Gold 0.13 Inch Screw Back Stud Earrings

Princess Diamond 0.20 Carat 14 Karat Gold 0.13 Inch Screw Back Stud Earrings

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

princess shape, known for its sharp edges and striking beauty. Secure Screw Backs: Designed for comfort and

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Post and screw back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Post and screw back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mini Screw Back Diamond and Emerald Earrings For 2nd or 3rd Hole
14K Yellow Gold Mini Screw Back Diamond and Emerald Earrings For 2nd or 3rd Hole

14K Yellow Gold Mini Screw Back Diamond and Emerald Earrings For 2nd or 3rd Hole

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

, these screw back gemstone studs are ideal for wearing in second and third ear piercings, aligning with

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Glass Bead 1950s Necklace and Earring Set
Pink Glass Bead 1950s Necklace and Earring Set

Pink Glass Bead 1950s Necklace and Earring Set

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous elaborate pink glass beaded choker necklace and screw back earring set. The oval shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

pair is 0.80 ct perfect pair Post and screw back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This exquisite pair

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940

Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

accented with silver spheres. Brooch and screw back earrings all stamped Georg Jensen hand wrought and

Category

Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver Moonstone New York Modern Brooch Earrings Set
1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver Moonstone New York Modern Brooch Earrings Set

1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver Moonstone New York Modern Brooch Earrings Set

By Ed Wiener

Located in Palm Springs, CA

" by 1" and the screw back earrings measure 2" long by 5/8" and are signed Ed. Wiener, Sterling. In

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

0.06 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Black Fashion Hoops with Screw-On Backs
0.06 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Black Fashion Hoops with Screw-On Backs

0.06 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Black Fashion Hoops with Screw-On Backs

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

and versatile! The backs are easy to use screw-on backs to ensure security when being worn. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings
Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings

Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Long Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Screw Back Earrings. High-Quality Materials: Crafted from premium 14 karat yellow gold, these earrings

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Earrings
Vintage Diamond Cluster Earrings

Vintage Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A pair of breathtaking vintage diamond earrings modelled in platinum with screw back fittings. Each

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Panda Stud Earrings
Diamond Panda Stud Earrings

Diamond Panda Stud Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. The body, eyes nose and ears are black enamel. The earrings are screw back.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Raw Coral Branch Earrings
Raw Coral Branch Earrings

Raw Coral Branch Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Attractive long coral branch earrings with screw back fittings with cab coral on ear. Set in 800

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Italian Coral Hoop Earrings
Italian Coral Hoop Earrings

Italian Coral Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Italian coral hoop earrings with screw back fittings set in gilded silver. The coral beads

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Vermeil, 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

Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

security screw backs, these earrings remain in Excellent condition!! Weight is approx: 8.7 Grams

Category

1990s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Charming Art Deco Faux Jade Earrings
Charming Art Deco Faux Jade Earrings

Charming Art Deco Faux Jade Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Faux Jade Earrings with screw back fittings. The earring top has an Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Crystal Paste Pendant Earrings
Art Deco Crystal Paste Pendant Earrings

Art Deco Crystal Paste Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Art Deco and crystal pave, baguette paste articulated earrings. Screw back fittings

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

5.99 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
5.99 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

5.99 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

. Comes with screw backs, can be changed. The earrings are currently attached to green onyx stone, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

C.1960 Coro Black Rhinestone Triangle Earrings
C.1960 Coro Black Rhinestone Triangle Earrings

C.1960 Coro Black Rhinestone Triangle Earrings

By Coro

Located in Atlanta, GA

The perfect mod accessory for a period perfect look! These Coro screw back dangle earrings are

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Vintage Wedge Wood Sterling Silver Cameo Earrings
Vintage Wedge Wood Sterling Silver Cameo Earrings

Vintage Wedge Wood Sterling Silver Cameo Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: sterling silver Fastenings: non-pierced screw-back Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Snowflake Floret Diamond Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Snowflake Floret Diamond Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Snowflake Floret Diamond Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

, polished look. The Tiffany screw back ensures that the earrings are secure and comfortable to wear

Category

Early 2000s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

screw-back closure. The earrings are made from solid 18K yellow gold with a maker's mark. Offered in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Flower Pearl Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Antique Flower Pearl Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Antique Flower Pearl Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

, graded I-J color and SI clarity. Featuring yellow gold screw back post for extra security. Earrings weigh

Category

Antique 1890s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14k White Gold Aquamarines Studs Earrings
Ladies 14k White Gold Aquamarines Studs Earrings

Ladies 14k White Gold Aquamarines Studs Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

ladies 14K white gold, aquamarine stud earrings with screw backs. Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Stud Earrings
Baby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Stud Earrings

Baby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Stud Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

precious new addition. With 6 millimeter covered screw backs, these stud earrings wont fluttery away.

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold & Diamond Stud Earrings 1.02 Carat
18K White Gold & Diamond Stud Earrings 1.02 Carat

18K White Gold & Diamond Stud Earrings 1.02 Carat

Located in Newport Beach, CA

feature 1.02ctw H-I/SI1-SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in 18k White Gold with screw back setting

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

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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 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 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 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.