Modern Lever-Back Earrings
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Period: 1990s
Style: Modern
Seidengang Green Quartz and Diamond Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seidengang earrings with a lemon/lime colored faceted quartz surrounded by diamonds. The two rows of diamonds in each earring weigh approximately 2.75 carats.
Backs are clips and pos...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Pasquale Bruni 18k White and Yellow Gold Wire Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer*
Pasquale Bruni 18k white and yellow gold wire diamond earrings with a right and left earring.
Specifications:
main stone: ROUN...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein Cord Stylized Flower Silver Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sterling silver earrings in the form of stylized flowers by America's premier 20th century designer, Barry Kieselstein Cord. The earrings have domed centers and swirling petals. They...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic black and white earrings by Asch Grossbardt with onyx and mother of pearl. Dividing the nine squares with curved gold banding makes them especially jazzy. The earrings measure 1...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold
Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These classic Tiffany and Co hallmarked sterling silver criss cross lever back earrings are from 1990. On the back they read 1990 Tiffany & Co...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Multi-Color Diamond Dome Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The 18k Italian white gold dome earrings with 28 carat brown and white diamonds are a truly exquisite and opulent piece of jewelry. Crafted with precision and artistry, these earring...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful dark and light design of inlaid stones for which Asch Grossbardt is well known. The stones are black onyx and mother of pearl set in 14 karat gold. The earrings are 3/4 inc...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Double Loop Open Oval 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful pair of earrings from the house of Tiffany & Co. They are well crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine polished finish and is in the desi...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Earrings with Diamonds .72 Carat
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC Classic earring design is set in 18Kt Gold, with Round brilliant diamonds in a 3 prong setting accent the pearls. The earrings have a collapsible post /clip bac...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Blue Topaz & Onyx
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
These earrings were designed by Oro Trend of Italy. The 18 karat white gold teardrop shaped earrings are set with Diamonds, Blue Topaz and Black Onyx...
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1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vaid Roma 18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Iolite and Blue Topaz
By Vaid Roma
Located in New York, NY
Italian Jewelers for more than three generations, VAID has produced merchandise exclusively for some of the most renowned jewelers across the world. T...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings with Pink Diamonds in 18kt Gold
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18-karat white and rose gold tapered hoop earrings are each set with three princess-cut diamonds in rose gold bezels, surrounded with 1.01 ca...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
9ct 375 Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold XL Ribbon Design Earrings
Trio Colour Golds - Yellow ,White & Rose
For pierced ears
Makers initial CS dated 1994
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1990s British Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold
Charles Krypell 18KT Yellow Gold 2.30 Carat Sapphire and 1.16ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship.
These ...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roger Mathon for Cellini NYC 18 Karat White Gold and 5.39 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Among insiders in the business of haute joaillerie, Mathon Paris is one of most storied places in the world. It’s not widely known to the public because m...
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1990s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold & 2.56Ct. Diamond Panther Earrings with Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold Panther head earrings . The earrings are set with pave Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. The Panthers eyes are marquis shaped Emeralds. The earrings measure 1" in len...
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1990s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18KT White Gold and Diamond Earrings with Green Tahitian Pearl Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Crescent shaped earrings designed with pave Diamonds and beautiful Green Tahitian Pearls.These earrings have an adjustable post suitable for pier...
Category
1990s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cellini Jewelers 18KT White Gold, 3.91CT. Diamond & South Sea Pearl Drop Earring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC 18KT White Gold earrings, are composed of 3.91 carats of diamonds and 14.5mm X 12mm South Sea Pearls. Approximately 300 round...
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds 0.65 Carat Swirl Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat gold button earrings are designed in a high polished yellow gold swirl accented with round brilliant diamonds. The earrings measure 3/4" diameter. They are clip on, po...
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1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18KT YG/WG Baguette 6.75 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Paisley Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautifully crafted and designed double paisley earrings are set in 18 Karat yellow and white gold, with 4.46Cts. of Baguette cut blue sapphires...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cellini Jewelers Platinum Leaf Earrings 5.03 Carat Diamonds and South Sea Pearls
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive earrings.
These earrings are designed as a graceful leaf shape. They are set with Tapered Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Diamonds. The earrings center 11.5 mm Sou...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
David Morris 18Kt Yellow/Blackened Gold Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Heart Earrings
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat yellow gold teardrop shaped earrings were designed by David Morris.They feature Pink Tourmaline heart centers with a yellow gold bezel setting...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic black and white earrings by Asch Grossbardt with onyx and mother of pearl. Dividing the nine squares with curved gold banding makes them especial...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold
Charles Krypell 18Kt YG Invisibly Set Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Charles Krypell, jewelers since 1976. These earrings are the perfect example of fine craftsmanship. Featuring invisibly set baguette blue sapphires and square emeralds al...
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, 5.17 Carat of Diamonds and Black Onyx Swirl Earrings
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and elegant would best describe these earrings. Crafted entirely in 18 karat white gold and set with round brilliant pave diamonds and black onyx. The beautiful curves of the ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Earrings with Diamond .32 Carat and Green Enamel
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent earrings were designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite enamel work, marrying the classic with the modern.
These round earrings are high polished 18kt rose gold with fluting on one side. A row of round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold ,criss cross with a white gold arrow tipped with emerald green enamel.
The earrings measure 3/4" diameter and have a diamond weight of 0.32 carats.
They have a post back with a french clip for pierced ears...
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1990s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 11.33 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval sapphire and diamond cluster earrings. Clip post earrings with a hidden hook on the back to hang a pearl or other drop. 22 oval pink sapphires set in 18k white gold with 16 roun...
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1990s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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