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PONTIEL Vintage Peridot Crystal Navette Drop Earrings
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
These delicate and elegant drop earrings are made from vintage crystal from Czech Republic. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold-filled

PONTIEL Vintage Olivine Crystal Navette Drop Earrings
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
These delicate and elegant drop earrings are made from vintage crystal from Czech Republic. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Grossé Crystal Heart Drop Earrings 1980s
By Grosse
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Grossé Heart Earrings. The best of both worlds with lustrous gold and crystals in
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Vintage Fancy Cut Crystal Drop Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Delightful Vintage Crystal Drop Earrings. Featuring the prettiest fancy cut crystals. Sparkle all
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Red Carpet Sparkling Crystal Triple Star Statement Drop Silver Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Large Sparkling Brilliant Stylized Triple Star Drop Silver Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Vintage Acid Yellow Rivoli Crystal Drop Earrings 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The most stunning, vibrant pair of vintage crystal 1980s Rivoli Acid Yellow Drop Earrings
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Alexis Bittar Designer Solanales Crystal Front Back Double Drop Earrings
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Front to back Alexis Bittar Designer Silhouette Earrings. Designed with 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Amethyst Crystal Drop Earrings in Silver, Early 1900s, Post Backs
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of gleaming vintage drop earrings! Prong-set amethyst crystals accented with clear crystals
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearl Crystal Relief Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage Boucher Faux Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
are in very good vintage condition. These blue Boucher earrings are clearly marked BOUCHER and with
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo CD Crystals Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at the back. Rare to find. Size: 3.5*1.6 cm
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1990s German Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Double Heart Crystals Drop Gold Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Rock Crystal Quartz Hearts and Sapphire and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Rock Crystal Quartz Hearts Dangle Earrings, accented with
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Matte Gold Bezel Set Crystal 3.5" Drop Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 3.5
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Crystal Malachite Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold earrings with crystal and malachite stones, pierced. Stamped 14k. Material
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Malachite, 14k Gold

Crystal Malachite Earrings
Crystal Malachite Earrings
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Vintage Gilded Metal and Acrylic Drop Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Statement drop earrings with rock shape acrylic. Swarovski crystal pave on clip.
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Vintage Teardrop Crystal Statement Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage teardrop crystal earrings. Featuring lavishly long drops culminating in a gigantic teardrop
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Pearl Drop Earrings With Ruby Red Crystals By Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" tall - Gold plated - Ruby red-colored Swarovski
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Sapphire Baguette Crystal Cocktail Drop Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Earrings

Vintage Tiffany & Co Pink Tourmaline Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Pink Tourmaline Rock Crystal Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 2 Rock
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior 1960s Burgundy Rose Beaded Pearls Crystals Tassel Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1960s Burgundy Rose Flower Beaded Pearls Crystals Tassel Drop Clip Earrings, Silver
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Vintage 1960s German Georgian Drop Earrings

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Silver Plate

Vintage Ciner Leaf Huge Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of vintage Ciner leaf crystal earrings featuring enormous drop crystals. Vintage
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Swarovski Princess Cut Floating Crystals Long Square White Drop Clip Earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Princess Cut Floating Crystals Long Square Drop Clip Earrings White Silver Rhodium Very
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Drop Heart Earrings Circa 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Drop Heart Earrings Circa 1990s. A great pair of easy and functional
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1990s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Drop Heart Earrings Circa 1990s
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Drop Heart Earrings Circa 1990s
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H 1.75 in W 0.65 in D 0.15 in Dm 0.65 in L 1.75 in
Orange Goldfish Crystals Green Rectangle Pendant Cuff Gold Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. Material: Alloy, Faux crystals
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Pink Baguette Drop Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Delightful Vintage Pink Baguette Earrings. Cascades of pink and white baguette cut crystal stones
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Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Poggi Paris Gold Tone Crystal Mother of Pearl Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Poggi Paris gold tone clip on chandelier drop earrings. These gorgeous bohemian style earrings are
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Late 20th Century French Drop Earrings

Vintage Ciner Hot Pink Crystal Floral Earrings 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of vintage Ciner hot pink earrings featuring enormous hot pink drop crystals
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Vintage Topaz Crystal Long & Lovely Droplet Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Topaz Crystal Earrings. The perfect feminine finishing touch with a wow factor. Vintage
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Napier Deep Sea Hue Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Napier
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Napier Crystal Earrings. Heavenly deep emerald green and deep sapphire blue combine in a
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Vintage 1980's Fluted Rock Crystal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, large fluted rock crystal, diamond, 14K yellow gold statement earrings in the Classical
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20th Century Classical Roman Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury Classic Ocean Blue Navy Swarovski Crystals Water Tear Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Ruby Pâte de Verre Cabochon Drop Earrings 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful pair of statement vintage Chanel pâte de verre earrings dating to the late 1970s, early
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Vintage Lorenz Baumer Gold Tone Crystal Earrings Circa 1980s
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lorenz Baumer Gold Tone Crystal Earrings. Amazing Shape. 2" L x 1.75" W. Lorenz Baumer
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Lorenz Baumer Gold Tone Crystal Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Lorenz Baumer Gold Tone Crystal Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in L 2 in
Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s. These look like suns that
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 3 in
Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise Dangling Crystal Earrings Circa 1960s
By Stanley Hagler
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise and Dangling Crystal Piece Earrings Circa 1960s. Such a
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise Dangling Crystal Earrings Circa 1960s
Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise Dangling Crystal Earrings Circa 1960s
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H 3 in W 1 in D 0.5 in Dm 1 in L 3 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Red, Blue Crystal Earrings Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone with Red, Blue And Crystal. Vary Classic Lacroix. Enamel With
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1990s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Red, Blue Crystal Earrings Circa 1990s
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Red, Blue Crystal Earrings Circa 1990s
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H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 3.5 in
Swarovski Vintage Openwork Floral Crystals Dangle Pierced Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Kalinger Paris Sea Shells and Glass Crystal Clip On Earrings
By Kalinger Paris
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
green glass beads, blue and green crystals, vintage from the 1980s Signed KALINGER PARIS at back of
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Oval Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Opal Crystal 3 Way Thimble Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Opal Crystal 3 Way Thimble Piercing Earrings *Marked 03 *Made in
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Vintage Aurora Borealis Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings. The aurora borealis top proving such a pretty
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage couture Earrings Signed Moans
By Moans
Located in Romford, GB
These gorgeous green couture earrings are signed by Moans. These are true runway pieces . They are
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Susan Crow Studio Bullet Cut Black Jet and Gold Drop Earrings
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
and contemporary. The Black Cut Jet and Gold Drop Earrings feature vintage, bullet shaped Black Jet
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold

Susan Crow Studio Bullet Cut Black Jet and Gold Drop Earrings
Susan Crow Studio Bullet Cut Black Jet and Gold Drop Earrings
H 1.3 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 1.3 in
Vintage Frosted Swarovski Cristal Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Art deco style clip earrings.Swarovski crystal in grey and caramel colors . Fan and circle shapes
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Natan Joias Tsavorite Garnet Sapphire Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Black Gold 1990
Located in Lisbon, PT
Natan Joias Vintage Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 19.2 Karat Black
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1990s Brazilian Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

begonia with bee line earring (2way) / / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
. Between the lines are beads and crystal elements, giving these earrings a delicate yet pretty look.
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2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Christian Dior Flower Earrings #16778
By Christian Dior
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Christian Dior Flower Earrings- These elegant flower earrings by Christian Dior each
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal

Christian Dior Flower Earrings #16778
Christian Dior Flower Earrings #16778
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W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Vintage Askew of London Swallow & Bee Pearl Earrings 1980s
By Askew London
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Beautiful vintage Askew Swallow & Bee earrings. Featuring wonderfully detailed work depicting a
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold With Varying Pink Crystal Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL Gold Tone with Varying Shades of Pink and Crystal. Clip On. Another YSL that is just
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold With Varying Pink Crystal Circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold With Varying Pink Crystal Circa 1980s
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H 4 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4 in
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Earrings with Pieces Of Gold. Dangling Earrings With Pieces of Gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.1 in Dm 1 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Gold Tone Couture with Large Crystals Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Gold Tone Couture with Large Crystals Circa 1980s. Vintage French
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Gold Tone  Couture with Large Crystals Circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Gold Tone  Couture with Large Crystals Circa 1980s
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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.75 in L 4 in
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Large Blue Crystals. These are spectacular
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4.5 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Light Purple Dangling Earrings. These will always be in style. The
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate De Verre Poured Turquoise Glass Teardrop Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptional pair of early French Vintage Maison Gripoix Earrings dating to at least 1940s
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. These are some of
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 3.75 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome like Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome Like Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s. These are so gorgeous
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome like Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome like Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings. Wrapped in woven gold around the Pearl
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.25 in L 2 in
Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Layered Dangling Earrings. There are three layers
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Small Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. There
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in L 2.5 in
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Vintage Drop Crystal Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage drop crystal earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Gold Plate and Base Metal. Our collection of these items for sale includes 107 vintage editions and 7 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. Modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage drop crystal earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Givenchy, Alan Anderson and Bergdorf Goodman are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 10 Crystal versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for pear cut vintage drop crystal earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and ball cut alternatives. When shopping our range of vintage drop crystal earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Drop Crystal Earrings?

Prices for vintage drop crystal earrings start at $90 and top out at $2,600 with these earrings, on average, selling for $225.

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.