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14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 2.00 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 2.00 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 2.00 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

rhodium-plated 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, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 1.08 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 1.08 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 4 Prong Screw Back 1.08 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

One pair of 14K white gold, diamond stud earrings with screw backs. Engraved with "585". In excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 6 Prong Screw Back 2.60 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 6 Prong Screw Back 2.60 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 6 Prong Screw Back 2.60 CT Round Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

rhodium-plated 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, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.15 Carats Screw Back Closure
14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.15 Carats Screw Back Closure

14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.15 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

Four Prong Screw Back 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Martini Stud Earrings
Four Prong Screw Back 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Martini Stud Earrings

Four Prong Screw Back 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Martini Stud Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Expertly crafted in a Four prong screw-back martini setting, these earrings provide both style and

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earring with Screw Back
14k Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earring with Screw Back

14k Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earring with Screw Back

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 2.25 Grams Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Earring Back: Screw back.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.73 Ct Real Diamond Floral Cluster Dangle Earrings Screw Back 14K White Gold
5.73 Ct Real Diamond Floral Cluster Dangle Earrings Screw Back 14K White Gold

5.73 Ct Real Diamond Floral Cluster Dangle Earrings Screw Back 14K White Gold

Located in Diera, Dubai

These 5.73 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Floral Dangle Earrings features baguette and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

2 Carats Blue Sapphires in Platinum Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Screw Back Post
2 Carats Blue Sapphires in Platinum Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Screw Back Post

2 Carats Blue Sapphires in Platinum Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Screw Back Post

By FERRUCCI

Located in New York, NY

2 Carats Blue Sapphires in Diamond Halo Studs earrings hand made in Platinum, with Screw-Back post

Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14kt White Gold Floral Design Diamond Dangle Earrings, Like New, Screw Back Post
14kt White Gold Floral Design Diamond Dangle Earrings, Like New, Screw Back Post

14kt White Gold Floral Design Diamond Dangle Earrings, Like New, Screw Back Post

Located in San Diego, CA

Lovely 14kt white gold dangle style earrings that have a screw back post and backing. The earrings

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Martini Studs 14Karat White Gold Screw Backs 0.86Carat
Martini Studs 14Karat White Gold Screw Backs 0.86Carat

Martini Studs 14Karat White Gold Screw Backs 0.86Carat

Located in Jupiter, FL

Gorgeous Martini sstuds in 14KT white gold, screw back style. So luxuriously simple and so perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings w Screw On Backs Wedding Oval Hoops 14KYG EG14721Y45JJ LV
Diamond Hoop Earrings w Screw On Backs Wedding Oval Hoops 14KYG EG14721Y45JJ LV

Diamond Hoop Earrings w Screw On Backs Wedding Oval Hoops 14KYG EG14721Y45JJ LV

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

earring back is always attached to your hoop! Just spin and spin the back until it is snug and secure

Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1940s Sterling Vermeil Art Deco Stylized Fish Brooch Set
1940s Sterling Vermeil Art Deco Stylized Fish Brooch Set

1940s Sterling Vermeil Art Deco Stylized Fish Brooch Set

Located in University City, MO

The back of the screw back earrings are stamped Sterling The fish brooch measures 3" inches in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

1.45Ct Princess Cut Diamond Basket Stud Earrings 14k Gold 4 Prong Screw Back
1.45Ct Princess Cut Diamond Basket Stud Earrings 14k Gold 4 Prong Screw Back

1.45Ct Princess Cut Diamond Basket Stud Earrings 14k Gold 4 Prong Screw Back

Located in Aventura, FL

These 4 Prong stunning earrings are bound to sweep your girl off her feet. These diamonds have a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White 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

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.4 ct Opal Drop Earrings with Screw Back in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.4 ct Opal Drop Earrings with Screw Back in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.4 ct Opal Drop Earrings with Screw Back in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in prong settings and connected to lustrous 14k solid gold hoops. These opal drop hoop earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

9 Carat Yellow, Rose and White Gold Trinity Screw-Back Vintage Hoop Earrings
9 Carat Yellow, Rose and White Gold Trinity Screw-Back Vintage Hoop Earrings

9 Carat Yellow, Rose and White Gold Trinity Screw-Back Vintage Hoop Earrings

Located in London, GB

These gorgeous 9 carat yellow, rose and white gold trinity screw-back style hoops are the perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Taxco Mexico Vintage Turquoise Inlaid Silver Necklace and Earrings Stamped Set
Taxco Mexico Vintage Turquoise Inlaid Silver Necklace and Earrings Stamped Set

Taxco Mexico Vintage Turquoise Inlaid Silver Necklace and Earrings Stamped Set

By Taxco Mexico

Located in Water Mill, NY

inlaid pendants from 1-2.25" in front. It has a hook closure. The matching sterling screw back earrings

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

1 Ct TW Natural Round Brilliant Cut Studs 14k White Gold Screw Back
1 Ct TW Natural Round Brilliant Cut Studs 14k White Gold Screw Back

1 Ct TW Natural Round Brilliant Cut Studs 14k White Gold Screw Back

Located in Vernon Hills, IL

polished earring mountings. The earrings are secured with screw back settings. These are perfect and

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set
Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Located in New York, NY

of colors set in sterling silver. Matching screw back earrings. 1930's USA. Brooch 4.25" x 2.5

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Diana M. 4.55cts  4 prong Diamond studs HI Color SI Clarity screw Backs
Diana M. 4.55cts  4 prong Diamond studs HI Color SI Clarity screw Backs

Diana M. 4.55cts 4 prong Diamond studs HI Color SI Clarity screw Backs

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

14kt white gold 4 prong stud earrings featuring 4.55 cts of round diamonds (HI SI) screw backs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Large Ruby Diamond studs 18KT rose gold screw back studs 8mm ruby
Large Ruby Diamond studs 18KT rose gold screw back studs 8mm ruby

Large Ruby Diamond studs 18KT rose gold screw back studs 8mm ruby

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These are very large ruby studs at 8mm each ruby, the rubies are stunning wine color with a halo of natural diamonds around in 18KT rose gold. The rubies are certified enhanced rubi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)
Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)

Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

shipped internationally due to wildlife trade regulations. A pair of pre-Art Deco 9ct gold screw-back

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold

Diana M. 4.02ct Diamond Studs 4-Prong GH Color SI Clarity Screw Backs
Diana M. 4.02ct Diamond Studs 4-Prong GH Color SI Clarity Screw Backs

Diana M. 4.02ct Diamond Studs 4-Prong GH Color SI Clarity Screw Backs

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

4.02ct Diamond Studs 4-Prong GH Color SI Clarity Screw Backs white gold 14kt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pave 1.65 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Screw Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Pave 1.65 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Screw Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Pave 1.65 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Screw Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

Closure : Screw Back (pierced) Style : Stud Earrings Width (MM) : 10.76 MM SKU : E-739 Our Promise : 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Silver Necklace Brooch and Earrings 1950s
Amethyst and Silver Necklace Brooch and Earrings 1950s

Amethyst and Silver Necklace Brooch and Earrings 1950s

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great 3 piece set consisting of a caged necklace, screw back earrings and a brooch (or optional

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Los Castillos Modernist Tumbled Stone Suite
Los Castillos Modernist Tumbled Stone Suite

Los Castillos Modernist Tumbled Stone Suite

By Los Castillos

Located in New York, NY

amythest, malachite, Mexican opal, agate, rose quartz and onyx. Matching screw back earrings are also set

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Malachite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k Solid Gold Earring 925 Sterling Silver Earrings
Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k Solid Gold Earring 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k Solid Gold Earring 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k Solid Gold Earring 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Closure: Screw

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings 0.60ct
Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings 0.60ct

Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings 0.60ct

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

brilliant cuts, .60 total carats, H to I color, Vs to Si clarity. The earrings have posts with screw backs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat Heart Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
3 Carat Heart Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings

3 Carat Heart Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

framed by double halos for added brilliance. Handcrafted in 18k two-tone gold and secured with screw-back

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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

Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.
Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.

Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.

Located in University City, MO

pendant suspended on interesting decorated copper chain. Large dangle screw back earrings. Fabulous

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Dangle Earrings. Unpierced Clip on
Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Dangle Earrings. Unpierced Clip on

Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Dangle Earrings. Unpierced Clip on

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. Un- Pierce Screw Back Dangle Earrings

Category

1990s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Unique Minimalist Earring.
14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Unique Minimalist Earring.

14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Unique Minimalist Earring.

Located in Chicago, IL

14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Unique Minimalist Earring. Closure: Screw back

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

accent to the vibrant red and warm yellow gold. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with screw-back fittings

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Modernist Sterling Studio Earrings
Modernist Sterling Studio Earrings

Modernist Sterling Studio Earrings

Located in New York, NY

American Modernist Sterling Studio Earrings with screw back fittings. Simple discs and squared wire

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Crystal Earrings
Art Deco Crystal Earrings

Art Deco Crystal Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco articulated crystal earrings with screw back fittings. Rhodium plated. Czech 1930's

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs
Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs

Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

, transparent clarity. Earrings have screw back posts 💍Item will be done for order. 💍Processing time for

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Ruby, 14k Gold

2.02ct Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
2.02ct Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

2.02ct Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K White Gold screw back mountings. Each earring features a stunning princess cut diamond, offering a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Earring Backs: Screw Backs Total Weight: 2.7g (1.7dwt) Additional Details: This item comes with a Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique earrings. Gilded silver and amethysts.
Antique earrings. Gilded silver and amethysts.

Antique earrings. Gilded silver and amethysts.

Located in Stockholm, SE

is beautifully patterned and the earrings have so-called screw backs, like many of the earrings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings

1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

earrings have been crafted in platinum with 18k white gold screw back fastenings. Each drop earring has a

Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

6.15 Carat Spessartite Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
6.15 Carat Spessartite Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings

6.15 Carat Spessartite Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings

Located in Trumbull, CT

platinum with secure screw-back posts, these earrings are a bold statement of elegance and fiery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Other, Platinum

14K Gold Graduating Ear Climber Heart Earrings
14K Gold Graduating Ear Climber Heart Earrings

14K Gold Graduating Ear Climber Heart Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

14K Yellow Gold Graduated Heart Ear Climber Earrings Screw Back Closure. Made with 14 karat solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Stud Earrings
Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Stud Earrings

Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

measuring 50pts each. Modelled in 9 carat white gold. The earrings have screw back butterflies which make

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Marcasite and Paste set Earrings
Edwardian Marcasite and Paste set Earrings

Edwardian Marcasite and Paste set Earrings

Located in New York, NY

articulated with elements which move with wearer. Beautiful antique earrings with screw back fittings

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.