Lever-Back Earrings
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1940s American Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Russian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Lever-Back Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s British Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Sterling Silver
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.