Lever-Back Earrings
2010s American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Austrian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century British Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Titanium
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Emerald, 15k Gold, White...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier North American Byzantine Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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.