Lever-Back Earrings
2010s Singaporean Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gol...
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Carnelian, Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Hematite, Onyx, 14k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Hematite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.