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Art Deco White and Star Sapphire Suite in Box
Art Deco White and Star Sapphire Suite in Box

Art Deco White and Star Sapphire Suite in Box

Located in New York, NY

white sapphires in an deco pattern set into silver. Earrings have screw back fixtures.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Sterling Silver

1.08 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings
1.08 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings

1.08 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

.80 Carats set in platinum screw back earrings with 18k yellow gold prongs.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.17 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings
1.17 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings

1.17 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

.80 Carats set in platinum screw back earrings with 18k yellow gold prongs.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

weighing 1.25 carats (F+ VVS/VS+). Set in hand made platinum and 18k yellow gold screw back earrings. Only

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

diamonds, weighing 2.24 carats total weight. The earrings have screw backs for pierced ears. Signed T&Co

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings
Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings

Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings

Located in Gainesville, FL

Ladies Platinum Tanzanite & Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings You are viewing a stunning pair of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Vintage Platinum850 Gold 9mm Lustrous Pearl Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Platinum850 Gold 9mm Lustrous Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Platinum850 Gold 9mm Lustrous Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Vintage Platinum850 Gold 9mm Lustrous Pearl Screw Back Earrings Pearls are dainty, pale, shiny

Category

1990s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Georg Jensen sterling earrings
Georg Jensen sterling earrings

Georg Jensen sterling earrings

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Classic Jensen motif. Screw-back earrings.

Category

Danish Drop Earrings

Antonio Pineda Long Silver Earrings
Antonio Pineda Long Silver Earrings

Antonio Pineda Long Silver Earrings

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York , NY

are the original screw backs. Earrings have nice movement.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1950's Floral Gold and Emerald Earrings
CARTIER 1950's Floral Gold and Emerald Earrings

CARTIER 1950's Floral Gold and Emerald Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, ON

Elegant pair of floral screw back earrings with 3 half engraved petals set with clusters of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen Silver Earrings No.108 with Moonstones
Georg Jensen Silver Earrings No.108 with Moonstones

Georg Jensen Silver Earrings No.108 with Moonstones

By Georg Jensen

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Georg Jensen Silver Earrings No.108 with Moonstones. These Screw-back earrings are in excellent

Category

20th Century Danish Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Pearl and Diamond Screw Back Drop Earrings
Pearl and Diamond Screw Back Drop Earrings

Pearl and Diamond Screw Back Drop Earrings

Located in Birmingham, GB

screw back mounts in white gold (tested as 18ct). Shimmering opulence for all occasions and a beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Earrings No. 86 by Harald Nielsen
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Earrings No. 86 by Harald Nielsen

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Earrings No. 86 by Harald Nielsen

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Earrings No. 86 by Harald Nielsen Large screw back earrings with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish More Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

.50 Carats Diamonds Gold Classic Screw Back Stud Earrings
.50 Carats Diamonds Gold Classic Screw Back Stud Earrings

.50 Carats Diamonds Gold Classic Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in Columbia, MO

threaded posts & screw backs for pierced ears. The diamonds conservatively grade IJ/SI1 in quality. This is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Black Onyx Screw Back 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Antique Black Onyx Screw Back 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Antique Black Onyx Screw Back 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These antique screw back 14 karat yellow Gold earrings feature eight black Onyx stones in each

Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseff of Hollywood Brooch and Earrings Set
Joseff of Hollywood Brooch and Earrings Set

Joseff of Hollywood Brooch and Earrings Set

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

1940s signed Joseff of Hollywood Gold Metal Screw Back Earrings and Brooch. These vintage pieces

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

White Gold 0.66 Carat Princess Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings
White Gold 0.66 Carat Princess Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings

White Gold 0.66 Carat Princess Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in Columbia, MO

Karat White Gold 0.66 Carat Total Diamond Weight K/SI2 Princess Cut Diamonds Screw Earring Backs MSRP

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.10 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Screw-Back Stud Earrings
1.10 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Screw-Back Stud Earrings

1.10 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Screw-Back Stud Earrings

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings in 4-Prong Settings Total carat weight - 1.10 ct

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Screw Back
Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Screw Back

Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Screw Back

Located in Toronto, ON

finished with comfortable and secure screw backs, making them the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Link Necklace and Earrings Set
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Link Necklace and Earrings Set

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Link Necklace and Earrings Set

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

. the links a swirl of silver, decorated with beads and piercing. The screw back earrings have the same

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Haskell Early Red Glass Floral Parure, 1930s
Haskell Early Red Glass Floral Parure, 1930s

Haskell Early Red Glass Floral Parure, 1930s

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

fit a wrist size 5 to 6. The matching gold tone screw back earrings have the red glass beads hanging

Category

Vintage 1930s American Clip-on Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Opal and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Opal and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Opal and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings

Located in Gainesville, FL

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1ctw Opal & Diamond Screw Back (Non-Pierced) Earrings You are viewing a

Category

20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Screw Paste Earrings, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Silver Screw Paste Earrings, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Silver Screw Paste Earrings, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

These fabulous Sterling Silver antique screw back Paste earrings are Circa 1900. Paste is hand-cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1930s Celluloid Calla Lily Flower and Earrings Set
Vintage 1930s Celluloid Calla Lily Flower and Earrings Set

Vintage 1930s Celluloid Calla Lily Flower and Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

stem. The flower is 6” tall and 2-1/2” at its widest point. The matching screw back earrings measure

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Margot de Taxco Enameled Sterling Necklace and Earrings
Margot de Taxco Enameled Sterling Necklace and Earrings

Margot de Taxco Enameled Sterling Necklace and Earrings

By Margot De Taxco

Located in Chicago, IL

back earrings measure 1" wide by 1.25" high.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

carats in total diamond weight, set in 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1890s with the screw back posts added

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Long Paste Earrings
Art Deco Long Paste Earrings

Art Deco Long Paste Earrings

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

like real Diamonds. Set with screw backs, the earrings are from the Art Deco era, they are absolutely

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Lapponia  " Triangulum" earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom
Lapponia  " Triangulum" earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

Lapponia " Triangulum" earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

earrings are from Weckstrom's 'Space Series'. These earrings have screw backs and each measures 3/4" in

Category

20th Century Finnish More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings No. 92C
Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings No. 92C

Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings No. 92C

By Georg Jensen

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

earring measures 2" long by 1.25" wide. The earrings have screw backs and each bears impressed company

Category

Danish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen silver & gold earrings No. 124
Georg Jensen silver & gold earrings No. 124

Georg Jensen silver & gold earrings No. 124

By Georg Jensen

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

1930's. Each earring measures 1.75" long by 1" wide. The earrings have screw backs and each bears

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Vintage Mabe Pearl Teadrop Shaped Drop Earrings
Vintage Mabe Pearl Teadrop Shaped Drop Earrings

Vintage Mabe Pearl Teadrop Shaped Drop Earrings

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

gold-bead-fronted screw back fittings. The earrings move with each turn of the head.

Category

1990s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

High Quality Pave Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings
High Quality Pave Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings

High Quality Pave Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings

Located in Toronto, Ontario

diameter and are finished with a screw back butterfly. These earrings are in excellent condition.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings
2 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings

2 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Metairie, LA

gold screw backs for maximum security. Each earring measures 7.2mm across and the set weighs as a

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.40 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings
2.40 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings

2.40 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Metairie, LA

gold screw backs for maximum security. Each earring measures 7.4mm across and the set weighs as a

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Smokey Quartz Drop Earrings in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage Smokey Quartz Drop Earrings in 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage Smokey Quartz Drop Earrings in 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

screw back and do not have need for the ears to be pierced, they are wearable for all. Condition: Very

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Edwardian More Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .75 Carat I1/I
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .75 Carat I1/I

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .75 Carat I1/I

Located in Gainesville, FL

prong basket settings with screw backs for extra security. These earrings come to you in excellent pre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings
Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings

Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

These beautiful Miriam Haskell earrings have a clip back that also screws the earring tighter to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Miriam Haskell 1940s Pink Floral & Faux Pearl Parure
Vintage Miriam Haskell 1940s Pink Floral & Faux Pearl Parure

Vintage Miriam Haskell 1940s Pink Floral & Faux Pearl Parure

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

fit up to a size 8” wrist. The matching screw back earrings measure 1” x 1”. This set is made in a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Georg Jensen silver & green agate No. 6
Georg Jensen silver & green agate No. 6

Georg Jensen silver & green agate No. 6

By Georg Jensen

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

earring measures 2 inches long. The earrings have screw backs and each bears impressed company marks.

Category

Danish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond Earclips 2.85 Carats Total
Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond Earclips 2.85 Carats Total

Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond Earclips 2.85 Carats Total

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

, respectively, prong-set in 14k white gold screw-in clip backs, both earrings signed Cartier. Accompanied by GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Monumental ENRIQUE LEDESMA  Bracelet and Earrings Set
Monumental ENRIQUE LEDESMA  Bracelet and Earrings Set

Monumental ENRIQUE LEDESMA Bracelet and Earrings Set

By Enrique Ledesma

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Measure a full 7" in wearable length. Th earrings are screw back that can be converted into post. The

Category

Mexican Modern Bracelets

Oscar Heyman  Yellow & White Diamond Ring and Earrings
Oscar Heyman  Yellow & White Diamond Ring and Earrings

Oscar Heyman Yellow & White Diamond Ring and Earrings

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

viewed from the top. The earrings have screw backs and each measures 1 1/8" by 5/8" wide.

Category

20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Moonstone Paste Opaline Glass Sterling Silver Necklace Set
Moonstone Paste Opaline Glass Sterling Silver Necklace Set

Moonstone Paste Opaline Glass Sterling Silver Necklace Set

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

; Bracelet 7 1/2"; Screw back drop earrings, drop 36mm. Marked on the bracelet STERLING.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Margot de Taxco Enamel Sterling Silver Fish Motif Jewelry Suite
Margot de Taxco Enamel Sterling Silver Fish Motif Jewelry Suite

Margot de Taxco Enamel Sterling Silver Fish Motif Jewelry Suite

By Margot De Taxco

Located in New York, NY

design, necklace secured with bow clasp, bracelt secured with box clasp and chain, screw backs to

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victoria Taxco Sterling Silver Angel Design 4 Piece Jewelry Suite
Victoria Taxco Sterling Silver Angel Design 4 Piece Jewelry Suite

Victoria Taxco Sterling Silver Angel Design 4 Piece Jewelry Suite

By Victoria of Taxco

Located in New York, NY

-form clasp and safety chain, the earrings with screw back findings. All three hallmarked 53, Victoria

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Danish Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Danish Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Danish Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings

By Georg Jensen

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver screw back earrings feature a lovely design. Each are

Category

20th Century Danish More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 14kt White Gold 6mm Pearl Screw Back Earrings
Vintage 14kt White Gold 6mm Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Vintage 14kt White Gold 6mm Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Vintage 14kt White Gold 6mm Pearl Screw Back Earrings Pearls are dainty, pale, shiny, round, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Bohemian Garnet Cluster Gold Filled Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Bohemian Garnet Cluster Gold Filled Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Bohemian Garnet Cluster Gold Filled Screw Back Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These lovely, vintage Bohemian Garnet-cluster earrings are Gold filled with screw back closures

Category

Antique 19th Century More Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Vintage Italian Coral Teardrop Dangle 800 Silver Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Italian Coral Teardrop Dangle 800 Silver Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Italian Coral Teardrop Dangle 800 Silver Screw Back Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

additional round graduated Coral stones. The backs are screw back and are made of Silver. Length: 1 3/4"

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Screw Back Earrings in Silver Sterling
Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Screw Back Earrings in Silver Sterling

Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Screw Back Earrings in Silver Sterling

By Georg Jensen

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

your look with screw in backs. Condition: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due to age and use

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Nouveau More Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Salmon Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Salmon Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Salmon Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These simply lovely earrings each feature a 10mm teardrop-shaped salmon Coral stone. Accents are

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18 Carat Gold Foiled Garnet Drop Dangle Screw Back Earrings
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Foiled Garnet Drop Dangle Screw Back Earrings

Georgian 18 Carat Gold Foiled Garnet Drop Dangle Screw Back Earrings

Located in St Helens, GB

closed foiled back settings. Drop dangle torpedo like earrings. Each set with an oval garnet to top and

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Vintage Pre-1930s Black Onyx 10 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Pre-1930s Black Onyx 10 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Pre-1930s Black Onyx 10 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Screw Back Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

round, faceted button of Onyx which sits on the wearer's earlobe. The closure is a screw back, but

Category

Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.