Lever-Back Earrings
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Aquamarine, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.