Skip to main content

1 Inch Long Drop Earrings

to
16
243
135
94
30
26
21
18
8
8
6
6
6
5
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
5
3
3
3
Dramatic 18K White Gold and Diamond Contemporary 2.5 Inch Long Drop Earrings
Dramatic 18K White Gold and Diamond Contemporary 2.5 Inch Long Drop Earrings

Dramatic 18K White Gold and Diamond Contemporary 2.5 Inch Long Drop Earrings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This expertly crafted pair of contemporary 18K white gold earrings is dramatic in size and scale. They are set with literally hundreds of modern round brilliant cut diamonds having ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Earrings 22 Karat Gold 2 Inch Etruscan Dangle Drop Earrings
Emerald Diamond Earrings 22 Karat Gold 2 Inch Etruscan Dangle Drop Earrings

Emerald Diamond Earrings 22 Karat Gold 2 Inch Etruscan Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular pair of Emerald and Diamond Etruscan Revival Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold. The impressive earrings are 1 7/8 inches in length and hav...

Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings

Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Remarks: “Aquamarine and diamonds? Yes and Yes!” SIZE: 1 inch long WEIGHT: 2.5 grams total STONES: .90 carats total weight of aquamarine and .40 carats total weight of G...

Category

Early 2000s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Coral Sixties Drop Earrings
Natural Coral Sixties Drop Earrings

Natural Coral Sixties Drop Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 14k. Set in 14k gold, these gorgeous coral earrings are classic mod sixties style. Simplicity, color, and movement are the essence of their look. Finely fabricated, they...

Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

5.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
5.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings

5.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These absolutely elegant earrings are comprised of four kite shaped diamonds suspending four pear shaped diamond drops for a total carat weight of approximately 5.50 carats. Skillful...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mother of Pearl Abalone Drop Twisted Gold Border Earrings
Mother of Pearl Abalone Drop Twisted Gold Border Earrings

Mother of Pearl Abalone Drop Twisted Gold Border Earrings

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

The earrings measures ~ 2 1/2 inches long and ~ 1 1/8 at it widest point.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Line Drop Earrings Diamonds
18K White Gold Line Drop Earrings Diamonds

18K White Gold Line Drop Earrings Diamonds

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Each earring measures 1 1/8 inches long by 1/8 inch wide.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Designer Drop Earrings
14K White Gold Diamond Designer Drop Earrings

14K White Gold Diamond Designer Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Each earring measures 1 7/8 inches long by 7/8 inch wide, and the pair weighs 7.2 grams, making them a sophisticated statement piece for fine jewelry collections.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kwiat Star Large Diamond Drop Earrings
Kwiat Star Large Diamond Drop Earrings

Kwiat Star Large Diamond Drop Earrings

By Kwait

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa  2000s, Platinum and 18k, by Kwiat, New York. These large star earrings are spectacular! Set with 1.85 carats of fine white G-H color VS2-SI1 clarity diamonds, the look is time...

Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rubelite Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earring
Rubelite Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earring

Rubelite Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earring

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

Rich color combination and Elegant Drop to complement any Face shape! The earring measures ~ 1 1/2"+ inches long and 1/2" inch wide.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings
Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings

Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These colorful earrings feature two bright pear shape rubellite drops weighing approximately 70.00 carats total suspended from pave set diamond earrings with beautiful briolette diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

Judith Ripka, Tiger's Eye Drop Earrings
Judith Ripka, Tiger's Eye Drop Earrings

Judith Ripka, Tiger's Eye Drop Earrings

By Judith Ripka

Located in Chicago, IL

This fun design featuring checkerboard cut tiger's eye drops are created by Judith Ripka. With sterling silver basket weave design metal work and decorated in bezel set cubic zirconi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Garnet Diamond Drop Earrings Estate
14K White Gold Garnet Diamond Drop Earrings Estate

14K White Gold Garnet Diamond Drop Earrings Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Stunning 14K White Gold Garnet Diamond Drop Earrings. Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstones: Natural Pear Shaped Garnets - Total 4.6 Carats Accent Stones: Single Cut Diamonds - 0.1 Carats ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings Estate
14K Rose Gold Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings Estate

14K Rose Gold Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K Rose Gold - elegant and durable Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - 0.2 carats per earring Style: Swirl Drop Earrings - unique, delicate design Dimensions: 1 inch lon...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Estate Diamond Line Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Estate Diamond Line Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Estate Diamond Line Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Diamond Weight: 2.1 carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant Round Earring Dimensions: 1 1/8 inches long x 1/8 inch wide Total Weight: 4.8 grams Thes...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle Vintage Drop
Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle Vintage Drop

Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle Vintage Drop

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

The earrings measure 1-3/8 inches long x 0.5 inches wide.

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings
Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings

Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Diamonds 24 European Cut Diamonds Color: H Clarity: SI-1 Total Diamond Weight: 1.2 Carats The earrings are 1 3/4 inches (43mm) long.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Michael Kanners Turquoise and Emerald Drop Earrings
Michael Kanners Turquoise and Emerald Drop Earrings

Michael Kanners Turquoise and Emerald Drop Earrings

By Michael Kanners

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Where sky meets forest, these one-of-a-kind earrings capture nature’s most radiant hues. Vivid bright blue turquoise, laced with its natural matrix, is paired with the lush glow of C...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

25.35 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Earrings
25.35 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Earrings

25.35 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These colorful earrings feature two bright pear shape tanzanites weighing approximately 25.35 carats total surrounded by 92 round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.16 cara...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
6.00 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings

6.00 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k white gold with 2 GIA certified Pear-Shaped Diamonds; 3.00 carats, H color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2225366408 3.00 carats, I color, SI1 clarity, GIA #6224366414 The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail
Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

Christina Addison Fine Jewelry 18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Abalone Drop Earring. This elegant earring measures and 1 1/2 inches long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings
14K Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings

14K Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K two-tone gold for a versatile and luxurious finish. Gemstones: Baroque white pearls, 1 inch long by 0.5 inch wide, with an artistic, one-of-a-kind shape. Brilliant roun...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Black Gold Pave Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
14K Black Gold Pave Diamond Flower Drop Earrings

14K Black Gold Pave Diamond Flower Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Stylish 14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings featuring 30 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats. The elegant two-tone design enhances the sparkle of the diamonds, creatin...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Two Tone Gold Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings
14K Two Tone Gold Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings

14K Two Tone Gold Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Stylish 14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings featuring 30 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats. The elegant two-tone design enhances the sparkle of the diamonds, creatin...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian French 18k Yellow Gold Coral Drop Earrings
Victorian French 18k Yellow Gold Coral Drop Earrings

Victorian French 18k Yellow Gold Coral Drop Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Each earring begins with a polished coral cabochon stud that suspends a long teardrop shaped coral drop, creating a balanced vertical silhouette typical of late 19th century jewelry.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Antique Estate Earrings
14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Antique Estate Earrings

14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Antique Estate Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Specifications: Material: 14K yellow gold Gemstone: Handmade shell cameo Earring Size: 7/8 inch long x 1/2 inch wide Weight: 3 grams

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The total carat weight of the earrings are 1.57 Carats. The length of the earrings are approximately 1 inch long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings Estate Antique
14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings Estate Antique

14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings Estate Antique

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Specifications: Material: 14K White Gold Gemstone Details: Center Diamonds: 2 Solitaire Diamonds 1 carat each Surrounding Diamonds: Numerous brilliant round diamonds Total Carat Weig...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Onyx Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail
Large Onyx Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

Large Onyx Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

Large 18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Onyx Drop Earring. This elegant earring measures approximately 2" inches long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail
Large Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

Large Abalone Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

Large 18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Abalone Drop Earring. This elegant earring measures and 1 3/4 inches long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kanners Yellow Diamond and Amber Drop Earrings
Michael Kanners Yellow Diamond and Amber Drop Earrings

Michael Kanners Yellow Diamond and Amber Drop Earrings

By Michael Kanners

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Radiating warmth and light, these one-of-a-kind earrings pair the golden fire of vibrant yellow diamonds with the sunlit glow of fluted amber drops. Each earring is a small sculpture...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amber, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Drop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Size- 3-12 Measurements- 1 1/3 Inches Long. Art Deco Inspired Beautiful Turquoise Drop Earrings Made in 18K White Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Drop Earrings Estate
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Drop Earrings Estate

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Drop Earrings Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Rubies Accent Stones: Diamonds 0.1 CTW Dimensions: 1 inch long x 5/8 inch wide Weight: 7 grams Condition: Estate Highlights & Benefits: Unique ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate

14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 Round Cabochon Opal per Earring Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches long x 3/4 inch wide Weight: 8.2 grams Style: Filigree / Victorian Revival / Statement...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Silver/Gold
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Silver/Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Silver/Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Metal: Silver and 9-10k Yellow Gold Stones: 42 diamonds approx. 2ctw I clarity, I-M color Measurements: Each earring is approx. 1 inch long Weight: 4.7 grams CONDITION: High magn...

Category

Vintage 1950s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate

14K Yellow Gold Filigree Opal Drop Earrings Victorian Revival Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 Round Cabochon Opal per Earring Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches long × 3/4 inch wide Weight: 8.2 grams Style: Filigree / Victorian Revival / State...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Pear & Round 3 Tier Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond Pear & Round 3 Tier Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Diamond Pear & Round 3 Tier Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Crafted in 18K white gold, the earrings measure 1 7/8 inches long × 3/8 inch wide and weigh 9.7 grams, offering a luxurious yet wearable statement piece perfect for weddings, galas, ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Enamel Black Coral Amour Americana Drop Estate Earrings
18K Gold Enamel Black Coral Amour Americana Drop Estate Earrings

18K Gold Enamel Black Coral Amour Americana Drop Estate Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 18K Gold, Enamel, Black Coral Design: Americana Drop Earrings Style: Estate Unique Statement Occasion: Everyday Wear Special Gift Casual Wear Size: 1 inch long x 1/2 inch w...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Enamel

3.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings
3.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings

3.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Diamond: Old Mine Brilliant Carat weight: 1.51 and 1.50 carats total Color: I Clarity: VS2 / SI1 Setting: Collet Metal: 14K blackened and yellow gold Measurements: 1 inch long Gross ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 18K White Gold - elegant and durable Center Gemstones: 2 Round Tahitian Pearls - 12 mm diameter each Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total 0.7 carats, G color, ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crown Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 18K White Gold - elegant and durable Center Gemstones: 2 Round Tahitian Pearls - 12 mm diameter each Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total 0.7 carats, G color, ...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl and Gold Drop Earrings A. Clunn
Yellow Gold Pearl and Gold Drop Earrings A. Clunn

Yellow Gold Pearl and Gold Drop Earrings A. Clunn

By Andrew Clunn

Located in New York, NY

The Earring measures approximately ~ 2 1/4 inch long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings

14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in New York City, NY

Perfect for any occasion - from day to evening. 14k white gold 10-11mm South Sea White Cultured Pearls Diamond: 0.60cw 1 inch long Post with friction back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and pearl drop earrings handcrafted in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight: 0.50 carat ( I color and SI 1 clarity ) Pearl: 14.7mm by 13.5mm each M...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and pearl drop earrings handcrafted in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight: 0.50 carat ( I color and SI 1 clarity ) Pearl: 14.7mm by 13.5mm each M...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Elegant Ebony Wood Drop Earring with Twisted Gold Border
Elegant Ebony Wood Drop Earring with Twisted Gold Border

Elegant Ebony Wood Drop Earring with Twisted Gold Border

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

The earrings measures ~ 2 1/2 inches long and ~ 1 1/8 at it widest point.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.75 Inch
Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.75 Inch

Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold 2.75 Inch

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular pair of 2 3/4 inch long early Antique Art Deco Torpedo Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in Black Onyx and 14 Karat Gold.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate
14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate

14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Silver Gemstones: 2 Natural Oval Green Amethysts, 2 Baroque Pearls Dimensions: 7/8 inch long by 1/2 inch wide Weight: 10.4 grams Style: Designer Dro...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Designer Estate

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Material: 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Silver Stones: 2 Natural Cabochon Rubies, 2 Natural Baroque Pearls Design: Ruby Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings Style: Estate Designer Elegant Dimension...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Smiling Happy Buddha Dangle Drop Earrings
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Smiling Happy Buddha Dangle Drop Earrings

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Smiling Happy Buddha Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

The earrings are approximately 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide and 6mm deep.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

5.50 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
5.50 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

5.50 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1950's Marquise and round diamond long dangle earrings in 14k white gold settings. 22 Marquise diamonds with two round dangles at the bottom. 2.40 inches long. 22 Marquise diamonds...

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver Sapphire Topaz Iolite Designer Drop Earrings
14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver Sapphire Topaz Iolite Designer Drop Earrings

14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver Sapphire Topaz Iolite Designer Drop Earrings

Located in Hallandale Beach, FL

Key Features and Specs: Material: Sterling silver with 14K rose gold vermeil Gemstones: Numerous natural topazes and iolites Large sapphires measuring 6x4mm, 7x5mm, and 11x9mm per ea...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Drop Earrings - 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave in Leaf Motif
Drop Earrings - 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave in Leaf Motif

Drop Earrings - 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave in Leaf Motif

Located in Covington, LA

Facts: Metal: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 136 round diamonds, approx. 0.62 carats total Design: Articulated leaf motif with flexible construction Style: Diamond leaf drop earrings Dime...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Brown and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
18K White Gold Brown and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings

18K White Gold Brown and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Length: 2.75 inches long Width: 1 inch Marketing: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 18.70 grams White Diamonds: 2.30 carats Brown Diamonds: 0.73 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ray Tracey 14k Gold Navajo Feather Drop Earrings Coral Beads
Ray Tracey 14k Gold Navajo Feather Drop Earrings Coral Beads

Ray Tracey 14k Gold Navajo Feather Drop Earrings Coral Beads

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 14K Gold GEMSTONE: Coral WEIGHT: 2.1 Grams MEASUREMENT: 1 1/2" x 1/4" Product details: These Ray Tracey Navajo feather earrings are crafted in 14k gol...

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle Drop
South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle Drop

South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle Drop

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

The earrings measure 1-3/4 inches long x 3/4 inches wide.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in New York City, NY

For a more casual look layer them in your curated earscape with small diamond hoops. 14k white gold. 11mm South Sea Cultured Pearls. Diamond TCW 0.06 1 inch long Ear wire . Drop...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle .56 DTW Vintage
Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle .56 DTW Vintage

Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle .56 DTW Vintage

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

The grand total diamond weight for the pair is .56 carat. The earrings measure 1-3/8 inches long. They are equipped with very popular and comfortable backings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

  • 1

Recent Sales

Sterling Silver Long Teardrop Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver Long Teardrop Drop Earrings

Sterling Silver Long Teardrop Drop Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.63 in W 0.25 in

Sterling Silver Long Teardrop Drop Earrings

By Thomas Kurilla

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver Long Teardrop Drop Earrings, Simplicity in a complex world.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Long Antique Cushion-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Long Antique Cushion-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Long Antique Cushion-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sparkling and sexy 1 and 1/2 inch long diamond earrings, crafted in platinum over 18 karat gold during the first one or two decades of the twentieth century. These early-Art Deco daz...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carved Natural Jadeite Drop Earrings - GIA
Carved Natural Jadeite Drop Earrings - GIA

Carved Natural Jadeite Drop Earrings - GIA

Located in San Francisco, CA

We've encountered few, if any, carved jade earrings to rival this fabulous pair, comprised of four luscious, bright green, natural jades: one pair of 1 and 1/8 inch long carvings sur...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

1930s 1.65 Carats Diamond Drop Earrings

1930s 1.65 Carats Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Carmel, CA

These vintage earrings feature 4 larger diamonds for a total of 1.10 carats as well as .55 carats of accent diamonds. The earrings are made in 14k white gold and measure 1 inch long.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Ruby Corundum and Diamond Drop Earrings
Magnificent Ruby Corundum and Diamond Drop Earrings

Magnificent Ruby Corundum and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Toronto, Ontario

CONDITION: In overall excellent vintage condition with no losses, repairs or damage and only minute evidence of historic wear to note. The finished earrings measure 3 1/8 inches or...

Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Convertible Drop Earrings Amethyst 18 Kara Gold Silver Diamonds
David Yurman Convertible Drop Earrings Amethyst 18 Kara Gold Silver Diamonds

David Yurman Convertible Drop Earrings Amethyst 18 Kara Gold Silver Diamonds

By David Yurman

Located in Houston, TX

No scratches or abrasions on the amethysts. The earrings measure a little over 1 inch long from top to bottom.

Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Harlequin Diamonds Day Night Drop Stud Earrings
18 Karat White Gold Harlequin Diamonds Day Night Drop Stud Earrings

18 Karat White Gold Harlequin Diamonds Day Night Drop Stud Earrings

By Youmna Fine Jewellery

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Metal: 18K White Gold Precious Stone: Diamonds (approximately 11cts) 3 inches long (long earrings) 1 inch (ear stud) - 10,070 USD Youmna's 18K White Gold and Diamond Harlequin Earri...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Dramatic 21st Century Judith Hendler Acrylic Statement Drop Clip on Earrings
Dramatic 21st Century Judith Hendler Acrylic Statement Drop Clip on Earrings

Dramatic 21st Century Judith Hendler Acrylic Statement Drop Clip on Earrings

By Judith Hendler

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These majestically large Judith Hendler acrylic drop earrings are comprised of a 1 inch in diameter doublet disc of a clear acrylic sandwiched with a disc of sky blue acrylic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings with Yellow and White Diamonds
18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings with Yellow and White Diamonds

18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings with Yellow and White Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Each box has Yellow Diamonds inside surrounded by White Diamonds on the outside. 118 Round Brilliants are surrounding the 32 Fancy Shapes - Yellow Diamonds. 1 3/4 Inches Long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Tendril Drop Earrings with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires in 22 Karat Gold
Tendril Drop Earrings with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires in 22 Karat Gold

Tendril Drop Earrings with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires in 22 Karat Gold

By Forge and Foundry Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 1 inch (25 mm) long. An exclusive design of Forge & Foundry.

Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

2-in-1 Bold Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Black Enamel
2-in-1 Bold Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Black Enamel

2-in-1 Bold Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Black Enamel

By Katerina Marmagioli

Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR

14K gold diamond earrings with a classic black colour accent, the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. 100% Recycled 14 K White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Two in one: The long p...

Category

2010s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

3.30 Carat Conflict Free Diamond Asscher Cut Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White
3.30 Carat Conflict Free Diamond Asscher Cut Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White

3.30 Carat Conflict Free Diamond Asscher Cut Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White

By Leo Ingwer

Located in New York, NY

Red carpet ready diamond Asscher cut earrings are 2 1/2 inches long in 18kt white gold. Containg 52 diamonds G color VS clarity. If you don't see something, say something! We are a ...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Drop Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye ID S Initial Single Earring, 14K White Gold
Drop Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye ID S Initial Single Earring, 14K White Gold

Drop Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye ID S Initial Single Earring, 14K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous Of Nazarlique Evil Eye ID Collection Accented By The Finest Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds And Sapphires In 14K White Gold S Initial Single Earring. 1.92 Inches Long. Finish...

Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Mandy Earrings
Mandy Earrings

Mandy Earrings

Unavailable

L 1 in

Mandy Earrings

By Sara Shala Design

Located in New York, NY

14K Rose Gold with Black Diamonds 6 inverted brilliant cut black diamonds each a different sizes, going from largest to smallest Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.55 ct. 1.55 gram...

Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings
Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings

Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings

Located in Portland, ME

The earrings measure 1 1/2 inches long and weigh 3.5 grams.

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Diamond Dagger Earrings 14k White Gold
Diamond Dagger Earrings 14k White Gold

Diamond Dagger Earrings 14k White Gold

Unavailable

W 0.38 in L 1.13 in

Diamond Dagger Earrings 14k White Gold

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Indulge in the sheer elegance of our Diamond Dagger Earrings in 14k White Gold. Crafted with love and precision, these solid gold beauties are adorned with ethically sourced, natural...

Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Swirl Design 18K Gold Diamond Earrings 7.85 TCW
Swirl Design 18K Gold Diamond Earrings 7.85 TCW

Swirl Design 18K Gold Diamond Earrings 7.85 TCW

Located in Lakewood, NJ

Swirl Design 18K Gold Diamond Earrings 7.85 TCW This artfully designed pair of diamond earrings feature a total of 7.85 carats of sparkling round diamonds. The creative swirl detail ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Stunning Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set

Stunning Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Diamonds: Necklace – 5.12cts
Diamonds: Earrings - 0.82cts
Necklace measures 17 1/2 inches long and earrings...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Gold

Pink Opal 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Earrings
Pink Opal 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Earrings

Pink Opal 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

These earrings look beautiful on. Limited edition. The earrings have two pink opal beads 13mmx 18mm that hang from a starburst 12mm 925 sterling silver ball. The post is 925 sterlin...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Sterling Silver

Solar Burst Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings
Solar Burst Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings

Solar Burst Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

These earrings are fun and very wearable. The solar burst beads are 24mm and hang from cubic zirconia 925 sterling silver vermeil the post are screw backs. A rubber post can be used ...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Square Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings
Square Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

Square Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

These square cultured pearls are beautiful. They give the pearl earrings a different look. Extremely wearable. The earrings have natural white square cultured pearls that hang from s...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Antique 90.00 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings
Antique 90.00 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings

Antique 90.00 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Incredible is the word to describe these enchanting and entrancing antique opal earrings of colossal proportions. A perfectly matched pair of pear shape drops, each weighing 45.00 ca...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Baroque Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings
Baroque Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

Baroque Cultured Pearls Cubic Zirconia 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Brought these back. They are a great pair of earrings to own. Extremely wearable. The earrings have a natural baroque cultured pearls in golden silver tones as seen in the picture. ...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

White Cultured Pearl Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings
White Cultured Pearl Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings

White Cultured Pearl Cubic Zirconia 925 Vermeil Sterling Silver Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

These earrings are stunn1ng. The white cultured pearls are 10mm 925 sterling silver vermeil rings separates them. The hang from a 925 vermeil 8mm cubic zirconia screw backs post. A ...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphire, and Pearl Statement Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphire, and Pearl Statement Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphire, and Pearl Statement Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

By Jane Magon Collections

Located in New York, NY

Two Large Aquamarine Cylinders and Faceted Balls, with Two Blue Sapphire Rondelles, Two large Freshwater Pearls, and Two Tanzanite Rondelles set in lovely long dangle earrings that m...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Fire Opal Earrings
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Fire Opal Earrings

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Fire Opal Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paloma Picasso adds her unique imagination to the established quality of Tiffany jewelry. This Picasso classic features vivid fire opals that add a bright ray of sunshine. The gold ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

White Keshi Cultured Pearl, Cubic Zirconia, 925 Sterling Silver Post Earrings
White Keshi Cultured Pearl, Cubic Zirconia, 925 Sterling Silver Post Earrings

White Keshi Cultured Pearl, Cubic Zirconia, 925 Sterling Silver Post Earrings

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The earrings have 19mm white coin keshi pearl with cubic zirconia 925 sterling silver insert and post. The earrings are 2 1/3 inches long. They look beautiful on. They were designed ...

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1 Inch Long Drop Earrings", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1 Inch Long Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1 inch long drop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 1 vintage versions or 15 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of 1 inch long drop earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 1 inch long drop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and pear cut alternatives.

How Much are 1 Inch Long Drop Earrings?

Prices for 1 inch long drop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $995 and can go as high as $4,900, while 1 inch long drop earrings, on average, fetch $1,750.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.