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Vintage Napier Gilded Door Knocker Earrings with Pearl, Signed
Vintage Napier Gilded Door Knocker Earrings with Pearl, Signed

Vintage Napier Gilded Door Knocker Earrings with Pearl, Signed

By Napier

Located in McKinney, TX

DETAILS: - Signed Napier on verso - Clip-on screw back earring backs - Faux Pearl - Gold-plated - Each earring measures approx 1.25" x .75" CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition, w...

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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

14 Kt Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Citrine and Ruby Retro Earrings
14 Kt Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Citrine and Ruby Retro Earrings

14 Kt Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Citrine and Ruby Retro Earrings

Located in Towson, MD

Tiffany & Co. stamp is on the screw back. These earrings were not converted to post earrings in order to save the stamp.

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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Heavily Gilded Scroll Costume Jewelry Earrings by Barclay, Signed, circa 1950
Heavily Gilded Scroll Costume Jewelry Earrings by Barclay, Signed, circa 1950

Heavily Gilded Scroll Costume Jewelry Earrings by Barclay, Signed, circa 1950

By Barclay's Jewelers

Located in McKinney, TX

As a result, the pieces that exist today are rare and highly collectible. DETAILS: - Screw back earring backs - Signed Barclay on each earring's screw back - 12k heavy gold plate - ...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Citrine Screw on Back Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage Citrine Screw on Back Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Vintage Citrine Screw on Back Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Metal 14 karat yellow gold Earring backs are screw on back stud earrings as shown in the photographs.

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Vintage 1950s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Half-Moon Tiny Stud Earrings On Screw Back
14K Solid Gold Half-Moon Tiny Stud Earrings On Screw Back

14K Solid Gold Half-Moon Tiny Stud Earrings On Screw Back

Located in Miami, FL

14K Yellow Gold Half-Moon Shaped Tiny Stud Earrings Screw Back Earrings. Sold as a pair. Made with 14 karat solid gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 14k Round 1.07ctw Pierced Screw-On Closures
White Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 14k Round 1.07ctw Pierced Screw-On Closures

White Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 14k Round 1.07ctw Pierced Screw-On Closures

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Total Carats: 1.07ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Diameter: 4.8mm Style: Stud Fastening Type: Pi...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Flower Earrings, 18k Cabochon Cut Pierced Screw-On Studs
Yellow Gold Turquoise Flower Earrings, 18k Cabochon Cut Pierced Screw-On Studs

Yellow Gold Turquoise Flower Earrings, 18k Cabochon Cut Pierced Screw-On Studs

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped and tested Stone Information: Genuine Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Round Cabochon Style: Large Stud Fastening Ty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Black Sterling Silver Hoop with Bright White Diamonds! The sterling silver hoops have hand fabricated beaded designs spaced evenly on the hoop surface. Every other beaded design has ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Natural Coral Pendant Drop Earrings
Art Deco Natural Coral Pendant Drop Earrings

Art Deco Natural Coral Pendant Drop Earrings

Located in Torrance, CA

Size & Measurements: The earrings measure 1 1/2 x 1/4 inch. The earrings feature screw on backings.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Three Stone Akoya Pearl Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Vintage
Three Stone Akoya Pearl Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Vintage

Three Stone Akoya Pearl Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Vintage

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Each earring measures 13mm x 12mm; they are equipped with long screw-on posts.

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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Star Shaped Earrings Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Vintage French Star Shaped Earrings Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Vintage French Star Shaped Earrings Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

The earrings feature screw-on buttons to ensure maximum security and a perfect fit.

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Vintage 1950s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Stud Earrings
14K White Gold 1 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Stud Earrings

14K White Gold 1 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Comes as a pair and secures with a screw on mechanism. Each earring piece has a 1/2 cttw diamond and the total weight for this diamond stud pair is 1.0 cttw.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Treated Black Pear Shaped Solitaire Diamond Stud Earring
14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Treated Black Pear Shaped Solitaire Diamond Stud Earring

14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Treated Black Pear Shaped Solitaire Diamond Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

Fashioned in genuine 14k white gold, these stud earrings secure on the ear via screw-on findings for all day wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond, Pink Coral Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Antique Victorian Diamond, Pink Coral Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian Diamond, Pink Coral Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The paired leaf design drops are each embellished with a single seed pearl and eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The earrings secure to the reverse of a second collet set round cab...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

TIFFANY & CO Elsa Peretti "Diamonds By The Yard" Platinum Necklace Earring Set
TIFFANY & CO Elsa Peretti "Diamonds By The Yard" Platinum Necklace Earring Set

TIFFANY & CO Elsa Peretti "Diamonds By The Yard" Platinum Necklace Earring Set

By Elsa Peretti

Located in Thiensville, WI

Stamped “T&Co. PT 950 Peretti” on earring backing. Screw back post closure. Marked Material: "PT 950".

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Vintage Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Citrine Earrings and Pendant Set 14K
Estate Vintage Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Citrine Earrings and Pendant Set 14K

Estate Vintage Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Citrine Earrings and Pendant Set 14K

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The pin measures 2-1/8” inches from the top to the bottom by 2-1/8” inches wide. The earrings are fitted for unpierced wear and feature screw on backs.

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Pansy Demi-Parure Brooch and Earring Set by Stuart Nye, 1940s
Sterling Silver Pansy Demi-Parure Brooch and Earring Set by Stuart Nye, 1940s

Sterling Silver Pansy Demi-Parure Brooch and Earring Set by Stuart Nye, 1940s

Located in McKinney, TX

A very classy, elegant and easy-to-wear piece of vintage jewelry to add to your collection! DETAILS: - Screw back clip-on earring backs - Marked "STERLING" on the back of each earri...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Lisner Green Rhinestone Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings
Vintage Lisner Green Rhinestone Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings

Vintage Lisner Green Rhinestone Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings

By Lisner

Located in New York, NY

The necklace measures 16 ½” long x 5/8” with a hook closure; the screw-on earrings are 7/8” x 5/8” and the bracelet is 6 ¾” x ½” with a pressure closure and safety chain.

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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws

By Hans Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws. Silver stones measures around 1 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Earrings with Screws in 14 Karat Gold

Earrings with Screws in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Earrings with screws in 14K. Gold. Measures 2.5 cm / 0 63/64 in.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Coro Craft Yellow Daisy Screw Style Earrings
Vintage Coro Craft Yellow Daisy Screw Style Earrings

Vintage Coro Craft Yellow Daisy Screw Style Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Coro Craft Yellow Daisy Screw Style Earrings

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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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, round, and precious objects that effortlessly steal our interest.

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1990s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws No 443 with Green Stones
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws No 443 with Green Stones

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws No 443 with Green Stones

By Hans Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Earrings/Screws No 443 with Green Stones. Measures 7 cm / 2 3/4 in.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ear Screws with Pearl and Gold

Ear Screws with Pearl and Gold

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ear screws with Pearl in Gold. Weighs combined 1.16 g / 0.04 oz. Stamped HS-HS

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

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 Beautiful Pair of Vintage Opal & Diamond Screw Back (Non-Pierced) Earrings.

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20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Asian Theme Buddha Selro? Earrings
Vintage Asian Theme Buddha Selro? Earrings

Vintage Asian Theme Buddha Selro? Earrings

Located in New York, NY

In excellent condition, these screw-on earrings measure 2 1/8” x ¾”.

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Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings

18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Screw on Drop Earrings 3.6g
18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Screw on Drop Earrings 3.6g

18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Screw on Drop Earrings 3.6g

Located in Southampton, GB

Condition: Pre-Owned with light/mild marks Material: 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked: No. Tests as 18ct Gold Main Stone Identity: Pearl Main Stone Size: Small Pearl - 3.8mm Diameter Lar...

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite
Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite

Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver necklace, bracelet, brooch and earrings from Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. in a modernist design, each piece with a large cabochon amet...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Flame Form Diamond Earrings
Flame Form Diamond Earrings

Flame Form Diamond Earrings

Located in St.amford, CT

The earrings have screw on backs that can be worn by pierced and non-pierced ears.

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Vintage 1960s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1890s with the screw back posts added later on. Earrings measure approximately 0.43 inches in diameter and approximately 0.24 inches in depth.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

rare MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 4pcs
rare MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 4pcs

rare MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 4pcs

By Margot van Voorhies

Located in New York, NY

A rare and museum quality circa 1955 en suite emerald green champleve enamel on sterling silver necklace, earrings, and bracelet by Margot van Voorhies Carr of Taxco, Mexico, en suit...

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American More Jewelry

MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 6pcs
MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 6pcs

MARGOT CHAMPLEVE GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER 6pcs

By Margot van Voorhies

Located in New York, NY

PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY A rare and museum quality circa 1955 en suite emerald green champleve enamel on sterling silver necklace, earrings, two (2) bracelets and ankle bracele...

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Mexican Chain Necklaces

14 Karat Gold Vintage Mod Clip-On Screw Back Dangle Earrings
14 Karat Gold Vintage Mod Clip-On Screw Back Dangle Earrings

14 Karat Gold Vintage Mod Clip-On Screw Back Dangle Earrings

Located in Heath, MA

Such a fun pair of 14 karat gold dangle earrings with a free form "flower power" design. These vintage earrings, which measure 2.25 inches in length, look fabulous on the ear.

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Screw Back Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold Screw Back Hoop Earrings

Yellow Gold Screw Back Hoop Earrings

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A classic pair of 14kt yellow gold hoop earrings with screw back closure. Elegantly styled with graduated convex rounded gold hoops.

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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 precious objects that effortlessly steal our interest.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Angel Coral Sterling Silver Earrings
Vintage Angel Coral Sterling Silver Earrings

Vintage Angel Coral Sterling Silver Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These screw-on earrings measure 1 ¾” x ½” and are in excellent condition.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Screw Back 'Non-Pierced' Earrings

Located in Gainesville, FL

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 6mm Pearl & Diamond Screw Back (Non-Pierced) Earrings You are viewing a Beautiful Pair of Vintage/Estate Pearl & Diamond Screw Back (Non-Pierced) Earrings.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Earrings Yellow Gold 14 Karat Screw Back 8.70 Grams
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Earrings Yellow Gold 14 Karat Screw Back 8.70 Grams

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Earrings Yellow Gold 14 Karat Screw Back 8.70 Grams

By Mikimoto

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Earrings Yellow Gold 14K Screw back 8.70 Grams Designer: Mikimoto Stones: Akoya Pearl Metal: Yellow Gold Purity: 14K Style: Screw back Total Gram Weight: ...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabachon Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabachon Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabachon Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Gainesville, FL

They measure 15mmx 10mm and are hallmarked "750" on the screw backs. Earrings do not have hallmark but have been tested to guarantee 18k yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

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Screw On Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact screw on earring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 28 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a screw on earring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a screw on earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hans Hansen, Tiffany & Co. and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. While most can agree that any screw on earring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and ball cut alternatives. Finding a screw on earring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Screw On Earring?

Prices for a screw on earring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $159 and can go as high as $5,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $804.

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 On Earring
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A turn screw is a device used for turning screws. It may be a screwdriver or a wrench that can be used to drive and remove slotted screws. Find a collection of antique and vintage turn screws on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The Cartier screw bracelet is called the Love bracelet. Its iconic screw motif and the bracelet's locking mechanism represent the idea of "locking down" or protecting your love. Initially the accessory came with a gold-vermeil screwdriver, although it has since been updated to lock and unlock on its own. Its creator, Aldo Cipullo, was inspired by the lore of medieval chastity belts. The Cartier Love collection also includes rings and necklaces. Find a variety of vintage Cartier Love bracelets from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The screw on top of a lamp is called a finial. On most lamps, the finial remains visible once the lampshade is in place; it often has a decorative design that enhances the overall appearance. The finial usually screws into the harp, the curving wire part of the lamp that supports the shade. Shop a wide variety of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The name of earrings that go through the ear is pierced earrings. They differ from clip-on earrings, which attach to the earlobe rather than going through a piercing. Pierced earrings come in a wide range of styles, including studs mounted on posts, dangles and drops that hang from wires and hoops that feature a variety of closures. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pierced earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To clean your earrings, follow the care instructions provided by the maker. Doing so will help to ensure that you remove debris and discoloration safely. If you no longer have the directions, check the brand's website for more information or contact its customer service department for advice. Generally, most earrings can be cleaned with mild dish soap, warm water and a soft-bristled toothbrush or a cotton swab. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    A princess earring is an earring set with a gemstone featuring a princess cut. Square in shape with rounded corners, the princess cut shows off a symmetrical design that many people find appealing. As a brilliant cut, the princess also brings out the sparkle of gemstones. Shop a selection of princess-cut earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A dangle earring is an earring that hangs below the earlobe. The length, style or material of an dangle earring can vary.