Lever-Back Earrings
Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Quartz, 14k Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Spinel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Early 2000s German Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.