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Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful Opal Diamond drop earrings are made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 3 Opals per
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Early 2000s English Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
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L 1.78 in
Jelly Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful Jelly Opals are special. These Jelly Opal Drop earrings are 4.5cm long with a pear
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Vintage 1960s English Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These beautiful drop earrings are hand set with 4.86
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Fire Opal And Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats Diamonds Cut: Round Earrings Dimensions: 20 x 12 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal and Diamond Drop earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Elegant and stunning heart-shaped dangle drop earrings set in 18 Kt yellow gold with 1.62
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2.30" Long diamond and opal earrings that each have 2 cabochon opals mounted in a diamond frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
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W 0.5 in D 0.35 in L 2.3 in
Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Well Matched Opal Doublet Earrings mounted in 18 karat white gold accented with 1.82
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
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H 2.12 in W 0.63 in
Australian Natural Untreated 12.84ct Black Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
, 13.45mm in wide, 6.67mm in thickness. Metal: 18K White Gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

6.7 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 6.7
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Australian Opal Diamond Gold Long Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sexy pair of long drop earrings featuring fine Australian black opals. They weigh 2.60 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an exquisite pair of opal drop earrings with Art Deco ear design. The earrings feature a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold earrings feature three graduating in size oval opals in each earring accented with
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
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W 0.35 in D 0.25 in L 1.4 in
RUCHI Opal and Diamond Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Opal - 21.46 Cts Diamond - 1.31 Cts All Diamonds are G / H -SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Grape with Diamond Emerald Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Crafted in 18k white gold, each earring showcases an inspiring grape drop design shimmering with total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Grape with Diamond Sapphire Enamel Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Crafted in 18k white gold, each earring showcases an inspiring grape drop design shimmering with total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal drop earrings with 10 blue-green Australian Opals and 4 rose cut Diamonds weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fire Opal Moon Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Spanish Earrings
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Fire Opal Moon Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Spanish Earrings Introducing our exquisite Crescent Moon
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemistry Victorian 11.64cttw Diamond and Ethiopian Opal Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This Gemistry, Victorian 11.64 Ct. T.W. Diamond and Ethiopian Opal Drop Earrings features row of
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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Stambolian 18K Two Tone Gold Pink Peruvian Opal Drop Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Two Tone Gold Pink Peruvian Opal Drop Earrings This special pair of earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jelly Opal 4.20 Ct and Diamond Dangly Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Magic Rainbow Dropping from Ears Mesmerizing Opals are the star of these ear drops Designed as
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Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These modern and fiercely gorgeous drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver, 33.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

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Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond, Opal, Amethist, Chalcedoni Sapphir Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
A magnificent pair of contemporary Diamond, Calcedone, opal, Amethist and Zaphir drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style fittings. These antique opal and diamond drop earrings have been independently tested using state
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
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H 0.12 in W 0.51 in L 0.98 in
Goshwara Opal Drop and Diamond Huggies
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Small Opal Drop Earrings with Diamond Huggies in 18k Yellow Gold, from "Limited Edition" Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Handcraft Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

15.22 Carat Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 15.22 carats fire opal and .84 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

8.65 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 8.65 carats Opal Doublet
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.21 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 13.21 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.85 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 7.85 carats Ethiopian opal, .64 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

25.75 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 25.75 carats fire opal and 1.36 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

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Fire Opal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

29.2 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 29.2 carats fire opal and .85 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Admirable 18k Yellow Gold Opal Earring with Diamonds (B13508n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
The Opal earring was crafted with a beautiful gemstone (2.36cts) and solid 18k yellow gold (1.57grs
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.02 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 11.02 carats fire opal and 1.08 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

14.53 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 14.53 carats fire opal, 15.31 carats pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these drop earrings are set with 1.33 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Handcraft Colombian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Opal Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.7 Carat Opal 18 Karat White Gold Tiered Drop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 11.7 carats Opal doublet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 4.35 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
These 18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings feature a halo of rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Big Double Face Pink Opal Diamonds Drop with Pear Cut Diamonds Evening Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Big Double Face Pink Opal and Diamonds Drop with Pear Cut Diamonds Evening Earrings. Exceptional
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

15.3 Carat Opal 18 Karat White Gold Tiered Drop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 15.3 carats Opal doublet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

14.11 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 14.11 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.35 Carat Opal & Diamonds Earring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
If you are looking for Opal, Diamond earrings, this is the ultimate find, (5.35 carats) of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

8.427 Carat Turquoise Drop Earring in 18KYG with Opal & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with white diamonds to display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Drop Earrings 18k Yellow/White Gold Opal White Enamel 8 Diamond 0.04ct Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop earrings 18k yellow gold and white gold, Peacock collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

8.076 Carat Turquoise Drop Earring in 18KYG with Opal & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with white diamonds to display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Opal, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, and Fire Opals
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Africa collection by VOTIVE. Emanating celestial allure, the Olapa earrings draw inspiration from
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2010s Thai Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphir...

18 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Drop Earring with Boulder Opal and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
these earrings which work well for many occasions. Materials: 18 karat gold, 1.1mm diamonds (.30ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels 13.27 Carats Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these exquisite earrings are hand set with 13.27 carats fire opal and 1.09
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

6.75 Carat Opal Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

6.97ct Australian Blue/Green Opal Drop Earrings with 1.57 Carat in Diamond Halos
Located in Houston, TX
These drop earrings feature six Lightning Ridge Australian opals at a total weight of 6.87ct
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels 17.72 Carats Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these exquisite earrings are hand set with 17.72 carats Ethiopian opal, 7.1
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

23.04 Carat Kunzite Drop Earring in 18KRG with Tourmaline, Pink Opal & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
attractive. Kunzite Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Pink Opal & White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k ...

Natural Australian 12.46ct Boulder Opal/Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Deep Love” opal (12.46ct) earrings tell a story of an ocean dive. Diamond air bubbles appear to
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Australian 7.27ct Boulder Opal & 18k Gold Earrings with Detachable Diamond Studs
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Boulder Opal Opal Weight: 7.27ct Diamonds: 0.40ct D IF - F VVS
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Late 20th Century Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Spider Web Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 9.2
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Blue Opal- 3.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Red Enamel Ethiopian Opal Colors of Life Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Red Enamel Ethiopian Opal Colors of Life Earrings From the Stambolian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fei Liu Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Drop Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
A pair of opal earrings with stunning colour of play. At the heart of each earring lies a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 8.98 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Opal Diamond Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18k opal diamond drop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 57 vintage editions and 440 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 18k opal diamond drop earrings to choose from, but contemporary and modern 18k opal diamond drop earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Goshwara and Nina Wynn are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 374 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut 18k opal diamond drop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18k opal diamond drop earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18k Opal Diamond Drop Earrings?

On average, 18k opal diamond drop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $6,242, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $99,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right drop-earrings for You

Earrings are a timeless accessory. Women have been wearing studs and hoops in civilizations as far back as Ancient Egypt. Diamond drop earrings, pearl versions and other antique drop earrings have a long history as well.

While hoops will always be beautiful, drop earrings hold their own as dazzling accessories, and jewelry designers have explored different variations on this style of earring over time.

Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.

There were many influences on Art Deco jewelry; among them, the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. Today, the popularity of long Art Deco drop earrings can be attributed to the influence of Coco Chanel. These earrings are frequently characterized by simple shapes, clean lines and an integration of colorful stones such as blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies to accent the pieces’ diamonds. Indeed, during the 20th century, as technology for diamond cutting improved, diamond drop earrings and other diamond jewelry came into wide popularity. Formal examples of diamond drop earrings pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold drop earrings make great daytime accessories.

While there are at least several types of earrings you could be wearing right now, drop earrings work well for anyone who favors a minimalist look. Whatever the occasion, find a wide range of antique, diamond and pearl drop earrings on 1stDibs.