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1970's Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Knot Screw-Back Earrings
1970's Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Knot Screw-Back Earrings

1970's Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Knot Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

white mottling Separated by twisted gold knot motif Completed by screw-back closures Stamped for 14

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

screw-back closures Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s; during the Etruscan Revival Measures: 1/2 inch

Category

Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Screw Back Earrings
Pair of Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Screw Back Earrings

Pair of Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Screw Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds. Both with screw back closures. A great pair of simple, straightforward Deco earrings! Date

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

M&S 1/20 12k gold filled blue glass stones screw back earrings
M&S 1/20 12k gold filled blue glass stones screw back earrings

M&S 1/20 12k gold filled blue glass stones screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

0.70 CT Natural Emerald 0.25 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Oval Shape Screw Back Earrings
0.70 CT Natural Emerald 0.25 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Oval Shape Screw Back Earrings

0.70 CT Natural Emerald 0.25 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Oval Shape Screw Back Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Los Angeles, CA

100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 7.7 mm Width: 5.7 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1.5 Grams Stone Type: Diamond, Approximately 0.25 CT Clar...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75 CT Natural Emerald 0.20 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Pear Shape Screw Back Earrings
0.75 CT Natural Emerald 0.20 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Pear Shape Screw Back Earrings

0.75 CT Natural Emerald 0.20 CT Diamonds 14K Gold Pear Shape Screw Back Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Los Angeles, CA

100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 9.9 mm Width: 7.6 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2 Grams Stone Type: Diamond, Approximately 0.20 CT Clarit...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA 3ctw Burma No Heat Ruby Flower Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA 3ctw Burma No Heat Ruby Flower Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA 3ctw Burma No Heat Ruby Flower Screw Back Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Backing: Clip On w/ Screw backings (Pierced ears are NOT required) Overall Height: 29.2mm (1.1") Overall

Category

20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Diamond 1.6cts Total & 14k Gold Ladies Screw Back Earrings
Custom Diamond 1.6cts Total & 14k Gold Ladies Screw Back Earrings

Custom Diamond 1.6cts Total & 14k Gold Ladies Screw Back Earrings

Located in Toledo, OH

drop, hinged at top with screw back clips. Forty round diamonds, estimated total weight 1.60cts

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Diamond Jade Pearl Platinum Vintage Floral Screw-Back Earrings
Art Deco Diamond Jade Pearl Platinum Vintage Floral Screw-Back Earrings

Art Deco Diamond Jade Pearl Platinum Vintage Floral Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

- translucent medium to light green Completed by screw-back posts Surmounts test as platinum Screwbacks test as

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Estate Giant Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Diamond Screw Back Bubble Earrings in 18K Gold
Estate Giant Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Diamond Screw Back Bubble Earrings in 18K Gold

Estate Giant Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Diamond Screw Back Bubble Earrings in 18K Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in GOES, NL

These exceptional Mikimoto earrings are a true celebration of timeless luxury and craftsmanship

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl  .65 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 KT Screw Earrings
Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl  .65 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 KT Screw Earrings

Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .65 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 KT Screw Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

18 KT white gold with a screw back fitting suitable for non pierced ears Pearls are beautiful white

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Coral Stud Earrings
Estate 18k Coral Stud Earrings

Estate 18k Coral Stud Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Weight 2.28g Coral Stud Screw Back Earrings Measurements 9.97mm x 9.97mm

Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral

Clear Lucite Accented with "Confetti" Earrings
Clear Lucite Accented with "Confetti" Earrings

Clear Lucite Accented with "Confetti" Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Large clear lucite screw-back earrings are accented with multi-colors of "confetti

Category

Vintage 1950s American Stud Earrings

Vintage gold tone dangle seashells earrings
Vintage gold tone dangle seashells earrings

Vintage gold tone dangle seashells earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer screw back earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4

Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings

Located in New York, NY

screw back earring tops, at a later date . Excellent condition. 2" x 1.4" wide.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Boxed 9 Carat Gold Dangle Earrings, Brooch/Pendant Suite
Victorian Boxed 9 Carat Gold Dangle Earrings, Brooch/Pendant Suite

Victorian Boxed 9 Carat Gold Dangle Earrings, Brooch/Pendant Suite

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning suite consists of screw back earrings and a pendant that doubles up as a brooch

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings
Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings

Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

crystal screw back earring has a drop of woven coral beads. The drop is capped with butterfly motifs set

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal

Ruby diamonds art deco studs earrings 18k yellow gold
Ruby diamonds art deco studs earrings 18k yellow gold

Ruby diamonds art deco studs earrings 18k yellow gold

Located in London, GB

weight and round brilliant diamond cut studs screw back earrings in 18k yellow gold. Screw back settings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910 Arts & Crafts Sterling Kalo Screw Back Leaf Earrings
1910 Arts & Crafts Sterling Kalo Screw Back Leaf Earrings

1910 Arts & Crafts Sterling Kalo Screw Back Leaf Earrings

By Kalo

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a lovely pair of Arts & Crafts sterling silver screw-back earrings signed by Kalo that

Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

2ct moissanite studs 14KT screw back setting
2ct moissanite studs 14KT screw back setting

2ct moissanite studs 14KT screw back setting

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Easy to put on screw back earrings very secure, made in 14KT white gold with very sterdy setting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

18K Gold Cultured Pearl Cameo Earrings and Brooch Suite
18K Gold Cultured Pearl Cameo Earrings and Brooch Suite

18K Gold Cultured Pearl Cameo Earrings and Brooch Suite

Located in Derby, NY

grams Brand : Estate Period : Circa 1900s Measurement : earrings 19x23mm, brooch 31x39mm Screw back

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Luxle 3/8 Cttw. Natural Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Luxle 3/8 Cttw. Natural Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

Luxle 3/8 Cttw. Natural Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

screw-back earrings include 0.41 carats of round single-cut and full-cut diamonds and feature Starburst

Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carats Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings
0.40 Carats Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings

0.40 Carats Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in London, GB

These are a pair of 18ct white gold screw back stud earrings. Each earring features a brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 22k Yellow Gold 0.48ctw Diamond Heart Ribbon Earrings
Vintage 22k Yellow Gold 0.48ctw Diamond Heart Ribbon Earrings

Vintage 22k Yellow Gold 0.48ctw Diamond Heart Ribbon Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

—approximately 48 in total—set in glowing 22k yellow gold. These screw-back earrings offer both traditional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings
18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

, these stylish earrings secure with screw backs. Earring dangle length is 5/8” inches. Product Features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings
18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

, these stylish earrings secure with screw backs. Earring dangle length is 5/8” inches. Product Features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Screw Back Stud Earrings
Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Screw Back Stud Earrings

Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Screw Back Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

with the warm glow of the gold. Designed with classic screw-back closures for a secure and adjustable

Category

20th Century Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Retro Period, 14 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Retro Period, 14 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Earrings

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond earrings screw backs 1ct 14KT gold studs
Diamond earrings screw backs 1ct 14KT gold studs

Diamond earrings screw backs 1ct 14KT gold studs

Located in Jupiter, FL

: 2.35gr GOLD: 14KT white gold CLOSURE: screw back WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings/Screw Backs #22889
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings/Screw Backs #22889

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings/Screw Backs #22889

Located in Washington Depot, CT

cultured pearls set in 14K yellow gold with screw backs for added comfort and peace of mind—perfect for

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings Screw Back Studs
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings Screw Back Studs

Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings Screw Back Studs

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Real Diamond Earrings Screw Back Studs Light weight can be

Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Stud Screw Back Post Earrings
Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Stud Screw Back Post Earrings

Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Stud Screw Back Post Earrings

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Pair of round Diamond Cluster 5.7mm Gold Stud Earrings. Securely nestled and Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings
Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings

Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Teardrop Earrings by Mikimoto. With 28 round brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw
Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw

Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw

Located in Fairfield, CT

Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw These Edwardian-era

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black diamond halo earrings studs 18KT gold screw back studs earrings
Black diamond halo earrings studs 18KT gold screw back studs earrings

Black diamond halo earrings studs 18KT gold screw back studs earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stud earrings with black diamonds in center and white diamonds all around in 18KT white gold, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cameo Angel Skin Coral Earrings/Screw Backs
18k Yellow Gold Cameo Angel Skin Coral Earrings/Screw Backs

18k Yellow Gold Cameo Angel Skin Coral Earrings/Screw Backs

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

earrings have screw backs which ensures a secure fit.

Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Tree of Life Stud Earrings On Screw Backs
14K Gold Tree of Life Stud Earrings On Screw Backs

14K Gold Tree of Life Stud Earrings On Screw Backs

Located in Miami, FL

: Item Type: Stud Earrings Metal: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Size: 5.3mm Closure Type: Screw Back Placement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings #21419
Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings #21419

Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings #21419

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings- Add timeless sophistication to your

Category

20th Century Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Solid Gold Mini Butterfly Stud Earrings on Screw Backs
14K Solid Gold Mini Butterfly Stud Earrings on Screw Backs

14K Solid Gold Mini Butterfly Stud Earrings on Screw Backs

Located in Miami, FL

gold plated. Versatile as earlobe or cartilage studs. Made with screw-back closure to keep the backing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Graduating Heart Stud Earrings On Screw Back
14K Solid Gold Graduating Heart Stud Earrings On Screw Back

14K Solid Gold Graduating Heart Stud Earrings On Screw Back

Located in Miami, FL

14K Solid Yellow Gold Triple Graduating Heart Stud Earrings Screw Back Closure. Made with 14 karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Snake Stud Earrings In Screw Back Closure
14K Solid Gold Snake Stud Earrings In Screw Back Closure

14K Solid Gold Snake Stud Earrings In Screw Back Closure

Located in Miami, FL

14K Gold Snake Motif Stud Earrings With Screw Back Closure. Made with 14 karat solid yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Dog Paw Stud Earrings On Screw Back
14K Solid Gold Dog Paw Stud Earrings On Screw Back

14K Solid Gold Dog Paw Stud Earrings On Screw Back

Located in Miami, FL

Earring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 5mm Closure: Screw Back Features & Benefits: Premium 14K Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Dangle Hematite Earrings #18569
14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Dangle Hematite Earrings #18569

14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Dangle Hematite Earrings #18569

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Dangle Hematite Earrings This gorgeous set of dangle earrings was

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 14k 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 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 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 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 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.