Lever-Back Earrings
Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Citrine, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Rose 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.