Lever-Back Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Ster...
1920s European Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Amber, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Lever-Back Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Lever-Back Earrings
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Late 20th Century American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Romantic Lever-Back Earrings
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Sapphire, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Lever-Back Earrings
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Lever-Back Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Malachite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.