Lever-Back Earrings
2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
14k Gold, Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Larimar, Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Spinel, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond
Mid-20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Scottish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Silver ...
1940s Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Scottish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Silver ...
1980s European Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Lever-Back Earrings
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.