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Lapis with Diamonds Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
earring. Backs are posts and clips.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Fine Gold Antique Mughal Piece Tourmaline Diamond Earrings
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
earrings featuring 10 old cut diamond and a large faceted Tourmaline on each earrings .
Earring back is
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20th Century Indian Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1995 "Atlas" 0.50 Carats Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold & 950 Platinum
Earring width: 10 mm
Earring length: 19.5 mm
Earring Back: Omega
Stamped
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Lever Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver lever back earrings featuring square and round faceted rhinestones
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Citrine Lever Back Earrings, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Like a beautiful sunset, rich tea color citrine earrings, set in 14 kt gold have lever backs. They
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
17 Carat Siberian Amethyst Lever Back Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Appraisal $3,500. Custom Earring Box & Free Expedited Shipping.
Item Id: BR0001ERA
100% money back
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings have a total of 32 round brilliant diamonds. There is a lever back that helps keep the earring
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
David Yurman Onyx 'Shrimp' Cable Lever-Back Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earrings measure approximately 12 x 20mm, feature lever-backs and are signed DY 925 14K. Weight: 10.4 grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
These classic Tiffany and Co hallmarked sterling silver criss cross lever back earrings are from
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Italian Basket Weave Domed Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and bold, clip post lever back earrings. Italian domed basket weave 14k yellow gold clip post
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Pristine GIA Certified Aquamarine & Diamond omega back earrings made in Platinum & 18k white gold
Category
20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
.70 Carat Round Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
.70 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings, a true testament to beauty and elegance. Crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Raymond Yard Star Huggie Lever Back Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Original 1950’s Raymond Yard earrings done in 14K yellow gold. There is really not much to say
Category
1950s North American Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
14k Gold
1960s 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Bead Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a wonderful pair of vintage lever-back earrings, dating to the 1960s, crafted in beaming
Category
1960s Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.28 Carat Diamond Domed Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand pierced domed clip post lever back 18k yellow and white gold diamond earrings. Script on the
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Lever Back Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's oval emerald and diamond earrings. 2 oval emeralds, each with a halo of round
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever-Back Spray Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-I color and VS2 clarity. The earrings measure 20 x 25mm with lever-backs. Weight: 15.9 grams.
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Creed Gold Filled Cultured Pearl and Leaf Screw Back Earrings
Located in London, GB
Lovely 1/20 12K gold filled screw back earrings, featuring a leaf design with cultured pearls
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold-filled
French 1950s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Charming lever- back
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1950s French Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1960s Bezel Set Jade Lever Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
is a beautiful pair of bezel set jade lever-back earrings, made in 18k white gold, from the 1960s
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.00 Carat Diamonds Hexagon Lever Back Earrings 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.00 Carat Diamonds Hexagon Lever Back Earrings 14k Gold. Very elegant earrings featuring
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1970s Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Vintage Pierced Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of signed vintage and elegant Tiffany sculptural brush stroke earrings are 18K gold
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in L 1.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Oval Knot Leaver Back 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A great pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings! These 18k yellow gold oval knot earrings are designed with
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Cut Dangling Lever-Back Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Cut Dangling Lever-Back Earrings. The earrings are beautiful and sparkle from all
Category
1970s Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Level-Back Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS.
Unique pair of level-back retrò earrings in 9K rose gold and
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Loving Heart Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
specifics
Condition Pre-owned: Brand Tiffany & Co.
Type Earrings
Shape Heart
Metal Purity 18k
Closure Lever
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Carnelian Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful carnelian intaglio & emerald earrings fashioned in textured 14 karat yellow gold. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Carnelian, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.70
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.70
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.70
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Aletto & Co 18k Quilted Texture Diamond Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
By ALETTO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
uncompromised quality. A rarity in jewelry today.
Dimensions/Weight:
Earrings measure .90” long by .60” wide
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.55
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst...
Diamond Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Estate Earrings Lever Backs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond pearl estate earrings fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The earrings feature round
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in L 0.75 in
White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Amethyst Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.42 Carats of White
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Amethyst, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Round Diamond Gold Oval Button Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1960's diamond earrings. 80 full cut round diamonds pave set in 18 yellow basket weave gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Tourmaline White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of White Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Coral Lapis Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of White Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Amethyst, Coral, 14k Gold
Renaissance Style 3.50 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 3.50 Carats of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Retro Pavé Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wing Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The retro diamond 14 karat yellow gold wing earrings are a striking pair of Mid-20th Century design
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Italian Diamond Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Lever-Back Vintage Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds are graded G color and VS2 clarity. The earrings measure 20 x 20mm with lever-backs. Weight: 14.9
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.02 Carat Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
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W 0.24 in L 0.6 in
Renaissance Style 1.70 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
This Earrings have 1.70 Carats of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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W 0.79 in L 0.99 in
.8 Carat Diamond Tri-Color Gold Wheat Lever Back Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s clip post diamond earrings with 12 single cut diamonds in 18k yellow, white and rose gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver and Mabe Pearl Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
back earrings can go day to evening. Hallmarked Tiffany &Co. Sterling. From the late 60's or early 70's
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold...
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
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W 0.48 in L 0.71 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in L 3.08 in
Art Nouveau Style Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.04
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Cluster" Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.12 Carat of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.67 in D 0.67 in L 3.08 in
5.45 Carat Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Citrine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.55
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond,...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle "Flowers" Lever Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.6 in L 0.99 in
0.30 Carat Diamond 0.35 Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Bees Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow...
White Diamond Emerald Opal Turquoise Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem.
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.40 Carats
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Turquoise, Opal, Onyx, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Go...
Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of White Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Opal, Emerald, Turquoise, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k...
2.00 Carat Tourmaline White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of White Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
0.60 Carat White Diamond Ruby Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of White Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Ruby 0.04 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
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W 0.24 in L 0.6 in
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.15
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
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W 0.24 in L 0.48 in
0.21 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earring Backs
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
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Vintage Earring Backs For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage earring backs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 2561 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage earring backs includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Luigi Ferrara, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1050 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, rose cut and brilliant cut vintage earring backs for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage earring backs for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Vintage Earring Backs?
Prices for vintage earring backs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $6 and can go as high as $278,000, while vintage earring backs, on average, fetch $2,290.
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 Vintage Earring Backs
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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.
- What are hinge-back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Hinge-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.
- What are Euro back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Euro 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.
- What is a paddle-back earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A 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.
- What is a latch-back earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A 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.
- What is a screw back earring?2 Answers
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021A 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, 2021A 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. - Do screw back earrings fall off?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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 1, 2023Earrings 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
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