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1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons
1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons

Located in Milford, DE

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons by Talleres de Los

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds
14 Karat Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds

14 Karat Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds

Located in Manhasset, NY

14Kt Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds 2 grams total weight.

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings
Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

A striking pair of antique Japanese Shakudo earrings, featuring a beautifully detailed floral and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Shakudo

Esemco 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Screw Back Earrings #18570
Esemco 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Screw Back Earrings #18570

Esemco 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Screw Back Earrings #18570

By Esemco

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Screw Back Earrings This gorgeous set of cameo screw back earrings

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings in 14k White Gold
Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings in 14k White Gold

Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings in 14k White Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings in 14k White Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Napier Silver and Black Sculptural Style Screw Back Earrings
Napier Silver and Black Sculptural Style Screw Back Earrings

Napier Silver and Black Sculptural Style Screw Back Earrings

By Napier

Located in North Miami, FL

These vintage Napier screw back earrings are of a brutalist style. Tres chic! Rock star meets

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal, Silver

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Screw Back Earrings. This beautiful

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings #21373
Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings #21373

Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings #21373

By Merrin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings- These stunning earrings by Merin

Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Black Onyx and Filigree
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Black Onyx and Filigree

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Black Onyx and Filigree

Located in Milford, DE

are fitted with screw-back closures, a classic mid-century feature that allows adjustable comfort for

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold & Pink Coral Cabochon Screw Back Earrings
Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold & Pink Coral Cabochon Screw Back Earrings

Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold & Pink Coral Cabochon Screw Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine pair of Mid-Century Italian screw back earrings. With large smooth oval cabochons

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearl Crystal Screw Back Earrings for Non pierced Ears 10K 14K Gold
Baroque Pearl Crystal Screw Back Earrings for Non pierced Ears 10K 14K Gold

Baroque Pearl Crystal Screw Back Earrings for Non pierced Ears 10K 14K Gold

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Baroque Pearl Crystal Screw Back Earrings for Non pierced Ears 10K 14K Gold This absolutely

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful pair of screw back earrings with an interlocking crescent design. Simple and elegant, the

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s White Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings
1960s White Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings

1960s White Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

with three strands of rhinestones suspended from each. Screw back style. Unsigned but of designer

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Screw-Back Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Screw-Back Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Screw-Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

classic screw-back setting. The rich green jadeite offers a serene, timeless beauty, enhanced by the warm

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Square Screw Back Earrings
Los Castillo Sterling Silver Square Screw Back Earrings

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Square Screw Back Earrings

By Los Castillo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A pair of simple, elegant Los Castillo earrings. The metal is sterling silver and the gemstone

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage gold tone faux stones screw back earrings
Vintage gold tone faux stones screw back earrings

Vintage gold tone faux stones screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold filled rhinestone designer screw back earrings
Vintage gold filled rhinestone designer screw back earrings

Vintage gold filled rhinestone designer screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed gold filled • gold filled with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer screw back earrings
Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer screw back earrings

Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Gold Nugget Screw Back Earrings, .04ct, 6.4 grams
14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Gold Nugget Screw Back Earrings, .04ct, 6.4 grams

14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Gold Nugget Screw Back Earrings, .04ct, 6.4 grams

Located in San Diego, CA

14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Gold Nugget Screw Back Dangle Earrings, .04ct, Lustrous Pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral diamond studs 14KT screw backs earrings Flower earrings
Floral diamond studs 14KT screw backs earrings Flower earrings

Floral diamond studs 14KT screw backs earrings Flower earrings

Located in Jupiter, FL

Floral stud earrings made with beautiful diamonds in a screw back setting for extra security, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Screw Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

a classic and refined look. They are fitted with original screw-back closures for secure

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Screw-Back Earrings
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Screw-Back Earrings

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Screw-Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

earrings are screw-back style, a design popular through the early to mid-20th century, prized for both

Category

20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Screw Back Earrings
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Screw Back Earrings

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Screw Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

complemented by the warm radiance of rich 18k gold. Completed with traditional screw back closures for secure

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taxco Grape Cluster Mexican Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
Taxco Grape Cluster Mexican Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings

Taxco Grape Cluster Mexican Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings

By Taxco Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A pair of elegant and whimsical screw back grape cluster earrings. These earrings are made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 8.25tcw Amethyst Screw Back Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 8.25tcw Amethyst Screw Back Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 8.25tcw Amethyst Screw Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

against the warm gold setting. Designed with classic screw-back closures, they reflect the style and

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage silver tone glass blue stones screw back earrings
Vintage silver tone glass blue stones screw back earrings

Vintage silver tone glass blue stones screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold tone glass blue stones screw back earrings
Vintage gold tone glass blue stones screw back earrings

Vintage gold tone glass blue stones screw back earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Screw-back Earrings
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Screw-back Earrings

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Screw-back Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

are screw back so can be worn with un-pierced ears. Pearl Diameter: 13mm Weight: 5.9g

Category

Vintage 1950s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Emerald Green Faceted Glass Drop Screw Back Earrings
Art Deco Emerald Green Faceted Glass Drop Screw Back Earrings

Art Deco Emerald Green Faceted Glass Drop Screw Back Earrings

Located in London, GB

have screw back fittings. Measuring length 4.6 cm / 1.8 inches. This pair of stylish Art Deco emerald

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Amethyst Scarabs Screw Back Earrings
Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Amethyst Scarabs Screw Back Earrings

Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Amethyst Scarabs Screw Back Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

scarab design! The earrings have screw back findings and are marked 14k on the posts. Length: ca. 21 mm

Category

20th Century American Egyptian Revival More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Retro 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Screw Back Earrings 1940's
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Screw Back Earrings 1940's

Retro 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Screw Back Earrings 1940's

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

: Screw Back Weight: 8.4 grams Time period of origin: 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fisher & Co. Mid-Century 14K White Gold Cultured Pearl Screw-Back Earrings
Fisher & Co. Mid-Century 14K White Gold Cultured Pearl Screw-Back Earrings

Fisher & Co. Mid-Century 14K White Gold Cultured Pearl Screw-Back Earrings

Located in New York, NY

smoothly and securely. Earring Specifications Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

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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.