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Silver Plated Rhinestone Drop Screw Back Earrings circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver plated screw back earrings, with sparkling baguette and triangular rhinestones
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Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Screw on Drop Earrings 3.6g
Located in Southampton, GB
Diameter Item Weight: 3.6g Earring Drop Length: 30mm
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby & CZ 22K Yellow Gold Screw-Back Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.2 Grams Stone: Ruby (2.5-8.5x4.0 mm). Cubic Zirconia (1.8 mm) Measurements: 41.5 x 9.0 mm Hallmarked: 22K Tested ITEM #: BR-1071-101323-15
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Tone Chinese Style Fan Drop Screw Back Earrings circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold tone screw back earrings, featuring a fan with Chinese style decoration to the back and
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
screw-back closures Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s; during the Etruscan Revival Measures: 1/2 inch
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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Pale Copper Tone Brickwork Screw Back Drop Earrings 1930s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in London, GB
Jakob Bengel Art Deco screw back earrings, featuring beautiful pale copper tone brickwork link
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Earrings

14 Karat Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Heart Screw Back Earrings with 18 Diamonds 2 grams total weight.
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Love Screws Diamond Station White Gold Chain Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Love Screws Stations Chain Earrings by Cartier. With 2 Round Brilliant Cut
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Teardrop Earrings by Mikimoto. With 28 round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Los Castillo Sterling Silver 508 Swirl Screw Back Earrings #16399
By Los Castillo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico sterling silver screw back earrings, design #508. Los
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Filled Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings - Non-Pierced Screw-Ons
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Non-Pierced Screw-On Closures Measurements Tall: 9/16" (14mm) Wide: 9/32" (6.4mm) Weight: 2.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled

Classic Byzantine Turn Screw Non Pierce Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold Ref 12375
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unique Handmade Vintage Byzantine Style Earrings. Working Screw Adjust for Ear Lobe. 18kt Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Scottish Agate Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian earrings of Scottish striped agate in a simple drop formation. Timeless
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Maple Leaf Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Screw Backings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
textured muted gold finish. Ideal for day or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with screw backings for
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Screw Back Ruby Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone White and Yellow Gold Screw Back Ruby Earrings with Diamonds 0.20 Total diamond
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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian French Vauxhall Jet Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian fench vauxhall jet long drop earrings of overlapping trompe l'oiel teardrop shape loops
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian French Vauxhall Jet Drop Earrings
Victorian French Vauxhall Jet Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 2 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings with Faux Citrine Drops circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Stylish Art Deco sterling silver earrings set with faux citrine faceted glass drops, and screw back
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Diamond Sapphire Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
overall approximately 3.50 cts, interspaced by collet set calibre cut sapphire. Screw lock on the back
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Double Oval Turquoise Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Oval Turquoise Gold Drop Earrings. Suspending Hand Bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings have been crafted in platinum with 18k white gold screw back fastenings. Each drop earring has a
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of antique natural white pearl and 0.36 carat diamond, platinum drop earrings; part
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Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1920's Marcasite and Paste Long Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1920 long drop earrings in the Revivalist style of marcasites and faceted crystal pear shaped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Art Deco Marcasite, Sodalite and Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marcasite, Sodalite and Onyx Drop Earrings set in sterling silver. Attractive onyx
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Diamond Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Rose Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
posts and screw backs. Each earring measures 2.25" long x 11/16" wide. They weigh 22.9 grams.
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Round Pink and Green Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
Green and Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, with a total green sapphire weight of 2.35
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Estate 4.70cts Diamond 18K White Gold Oval Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegance and movement on these Dangle Drop Earrings! These 1990's pieces are centered by 4 Trillion
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1990s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

KDM Ornate/Detailed 22 Karat India Royal Wedding Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
weight 30.6 grams of 22k solid gold. The earrings are stamped 22k & feature a screw back for a secured
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1990s Emirian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Adiorable Long Drop Earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Dior Adiorable Earrings from the Galliano era at the House. Featuring a long drop of rose
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Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Victorian Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Set with 0.60ct Diamonds & 2 Cultured Pearls
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of Victorian cut Diamond drop earrings set with 0.60ct Diamonds and 2 Cultured
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ferrucci 19.5 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Drop Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
19.5 Carats Emerald cut Aquamarine and Pear Cut Diamonds in 18k white gold Earrings, diamonds F/G
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2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique French Import 1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond earrings secure to the reverse with a screw back style fastening; if required, these earrings
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Vintage 1920s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Set With 2 Hematite Carved Onyx & 2 Garnets
Located in London, GB
This vintage pair of drop earrings are made with 2 hematite carved onyx & 2 cabochon natural
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 British Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carnelian Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
British Art Deco drop earrings. Beautiful pair of colorful drop earrings created in the United
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3-Stone Diamond Bezel Set 1.80 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
average clarity = SI1-SI3 Overall average color = H Screw earring backs (pierced) Total mass = 2.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bring sparkle to your ear with these diamond drop earrings. Crafted from vibrant 18K rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Teardrop Shaped Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bring sparkle to your ear with these diamond drop earrings. Crafted from vibrant 18K rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Long Victorian Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, long Victorian Paste Earrings set in sterling silver, closed back settings with elaborate
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Long Victorian Paste Earrings
Long Victorian Paste Earrings
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Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant Victorian Etruscan earrings from the late 19th Century in 14k gold. Intricate
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
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W 0.65 in L 1.75 in
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings set with a mix of pastes and semi precious stones. Set in gilded
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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings. Baguette, Pear and Pave. Not Real but really look close
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
H 2.25 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 2.25 in
Amber Peridot Diamond Earrings
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
sparkle. The mounting is all in 18kt yellow gold and features screw backs to accommodate non pierced ears
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Earrings Merkaba Star
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rose gold earrings, tethered by a triangle stud, feature a 1.5” chain suspending a three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco faux pearl and lapis pate de verre tassel earrings 2.50 inches screw back
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
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Pearl Tassel Art Deco Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive long faux pearl tassel earrings from the 1930's with pave rhinestone links. Screw back
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Coral, Silver

Art Deco Celluloid Pave Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Deco green celluloid pave set earrings from the 1920's. The angular forms are set with faux emerald
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Art Deco Celluloid Pave Earrings
Art Deco Celluloid Pave Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 2 in
French Japonesque Cherry Blossom Girandole Earrings
Located in New York, NY
French Japonesque aesthetic movement girandole earrings. Of delicate Japanese three dimensional
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Vintage 1910s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Diamond Earrings, 14 Karat Gold, J Hook Earrings, 48 Diamonds, 1/2 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
earrings are listed below: Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring Type: J Hook w Screw
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

3.07 Carats Tennis Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural diamonds. The total length is 2 inch drop. screw back setting for secure wear. *Free shipping
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
Located in New York, NY
screw back earring tops, at a later date . Excellent condition. 2" x 1.4" wide.
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Vintage 1930s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
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H 2 in W 1.4 in
3.07 Carats Tennis Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural diamonds. The total length is 2 inch drop. screw back setting for secure wear. *Free shipping
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Faux Pearl Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco faux pearl fringe earrings from the 1930's. Tiny faux pearls are strung on a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco Faux Pearl Fringe Earrings
Art Deco Faux Pearl Fringe Earrings
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1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings from the 1950's. Modernist sculpture formed by manipulating
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver

1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
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3.10 Carats Tennis Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural diamonds. The total length is 2 inch drop. screw back setting for secure wear. *Free shipping
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.10 Carats Tennis Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural diamonds. The total length is 2 inch drop. screw back setting for secure wear. *Free shipping
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Earrings, 1.60tdw, 3.7gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k White Gold Diamond Screw Back Earrings. Weighs 3.7gr There is .10tdw in accent Round Brilliants
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rose Gold Earrings With Sapphires And Pearls
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Delicate earrings in rose gold, set with pink sapphires pave and a lustrous freshwater pink pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold

1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 4.26 carat diamond and platinum drop earrings; part
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
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Drop Screw Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of drop screw earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of drop screw earrings bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Cartier, Jakob Bengel and Mikimoto each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of drop screw earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Drop Screw Earrings?

Prices for drop screw earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $13,500, while drop screw earrings, on average, fetch $683.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Drop Screw Earrings
  • A screw back is a type of closure for earrings wherein the post is fastened to the back by screwing it. This type of back is usually used for earrings that are worn everyday, children's earrings, or high value earrings as this type of back tends to be more secure.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A screw back earring is a type of earring where the back screws into place as if it were a nut over a screw. Because they must be twisted off, they’re more secure for high value earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings can fall off if the screws become threaded over time. It’s best to keep a close eye on the condition of the screw and have them repaired or converted if needed. Shop a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.