Small Silver Earrings Lever Back
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Lever-Back Ear...
22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 1900s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Br...
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
European Lever-Back Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s German Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Finding the Right lever-back-earrings for You
Ear piercing is very popular everywhere in today’s world. As a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a dependable pair of earrings. Modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings — you can’t go wrong with this must-have accessory. For hundreds of years, lever-back earrings have been a part of this category of alluring jewelry.
The ancient Greeks fashioned earrings from gold that had a similar snapping mechanism to modern-day lever-back earrings. Lever-back earrings, as we know them, have come in and out of fashion over the decades, such as in the Georgian era. The lever back used on earrings in Europe eventually made its way across the Atlantic to jewelry design in the United States.
These accessories are typically thought of as the most reliable and safest way to wear earrings, so they are perfect for larger pieces with multiple stones. Famous jewelers such as Natkina and Tiffany & Co. have crafted gorgeous lever-back earrings for their collections over the years.
Vintage lever-back earrings range in style and appearance and are a charming addition to any wardrobe. Who doesn’t love the finishing touch that earrings can provide for one’s ensemble? A good pair of lever-back earrings can be more eye-catching than a bracelet: Even the most beautiful bangle can be overlooked on the wrist, while earrings, worn on either side of your face, are almost guaranteed to be noticed.
Find a variety of contemporary and antique lever-back earrings designed in styles to match any jewelry collection on 1stDibs.
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