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9 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Handmade white Diamond (0.36 carat total weight) and 22k yellow gold "Bubble" vertical bar drop
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Vertical Bubble Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Handmade white Diamond (0.12 carat total weight) and 22k yellow gold "Bubble" vertical drop wire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 6.14 Carat VVS2-VS1 22 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond drop earrrings featuring 16 Fancy Light Yellow Asscher cuts weighing 6.14 carats of VVS2
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

Emerald Diamond Earrings 22 Karat Gold 2 Inch Etruscan Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold. The impressive earrings are 1 7/8 inches in length and have four articulated
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20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Solid 22 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Contemporary Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Galaxy Dangle Drop Earrings. Elegant blue lapis cabochons with speckles of gold are set in 21 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold...

Diamond Solid 21-22 Karat Gold Fine Silver Dangle Drop Contemporary Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Starry Night Dangle Drop Earrings. Rose-cut fancy colored diamonds, opal and tourmaline cabochons
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, Brown Diamond,...

Raw Diamonds 22-21 Karat Gold Drop Hoop Earrings Bridal Christmas Gift
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Untitled II Earrings. Fun, diamond 21k solid gold drop hoop earrings featuring grey raw diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

22 Karat Gold and Coral Drop Ball Chandelier Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
An astounding pair of 22K gold drop earrings with a flower motif post with coral and a textured
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Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 22k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Tanzanite, and Pearl Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Tanzanite, and Pearl Drop Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

14 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = .20cttw Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 21-22 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Contemporary Earrings Bridal AB Jewelry, NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Dangle Drop Earrings. Brilliant cut white natural Zircons are set in textured 21K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chocolate Diamond 1.1 Carat and 22 Karat Gold Granulated Style Post Earrings
Located in Berkeley, CA
These Steven Battelle designed chocolate diamond earrings (1.1 carat total weight ) set in 22
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2010s Indonesian Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Chocolate Diamond 1.1 Carat and 22 Karat Gold Granulated Style Post Earrings
Chocolate Diamond 1.1 Carat and 22 Karat Gold Granulated Style Post Earrings
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22 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Claw Wrap Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 22K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chrysoprase and Onyx 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
18 Karat yellow gold articulate drop earrings made up of three gold circles, Onyx discs and
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Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Salavetti 18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
By Salavetti
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Salavetti Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 58 round brilliant cut = .60cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Carved Pink Quartz Large Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning carved Pink Quartz, Blue Topaz & Diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stick Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 8 baguette 22 round brilliant cut = 0.95cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Portuguese Drop Wings Earrings 22kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
white gold, featuring exquisite diamond accents. The earrings are made from a combination of 22-karat
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Jose Hess Diamond Spiral Drop Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jose Hess, each earring has 22 diamonds and each diamond is set in 3 prongs. The drop part of
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jose Hess Diamond Spiral Drop Earrings
Jose Hess Diamond Spiral Drop Earrings
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Ladies 14K White Gold Pear Shaped Cluster Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
grams One pair of ladies 14K white gold diamond cluster drop earrings with locking backs. Engraved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Phosphosiderite and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant earrings have 2 faceted rectangular Natural Amethysts set in yellow gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Phosphosiderite and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant earrings have 2 faceted rectangular Natural Amethysts set in yellow gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Phosphosiderite and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant earrings have 2 faceted rectangular Natural Amethysts set in yellow gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kyanite Lapis Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earring are handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set with 12.45 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #15502
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature one round
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1 Carat Sapphire and 1.98 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold, silver set drop earrings; part of our antique sapphire jewellery and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

11.24 Carat Amethyst Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings! These stunning Earrings have 2 large Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Royal Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 18K Earrings (Matching Necklace Available) Weight 9.9 gram Diamond 22-Round 57-0,92-3/7A
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Citrine and Multi-Stone Diamond Studded 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and Exquisitely Detailed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring, Centre Set with 19.50 Cts. (approx
Category

2010s Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Briolette, Pearl & Diamond Grape Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
A pair of fun hanging earrings in 18kt white gold with diamonds, pearls and 22 blue topaz
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Austrian Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Austrian Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring two oval
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elephant Earrings, Signed: "C'est Laudier" Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 karat Yellow Gold pair of Earrings, stamped 750 & C'est Laudier. Made in Germany ca 1995
Category

1990s German Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Diamond Enamel Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design of glossy mint green enamel. These beautiful earrings are set in 22 Karat Gold overlay Silver and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 22k Gold, Silver

Colombian Emerald Diamonds Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.92 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
French hooks earrings with gemstones. Exceptional pair of statement drop earrings, crafted with
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Grey Rose Cut Diamond Bead 22 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Gray rose-cut raw Diamonds and 22k yellow gold movable beads on 22k gold hoop / circle dangle drop
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opals Diamonds Garnets 22-21 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Organic Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Forget-Me-Not flowers dangle drop earrings. Opals, yellow diamonds, demantoid garnets, zircons are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Antique Bronze Coin Tourmaline Diamond 21-22 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Marco Polo, dangle drop Earrings. Antique Chinese coins set in 21K gold and highlighted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Go...

Opals Diamonds Demantoid Garnets 22-21 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Organic Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Forget-Me-Not flowers dangle drop earrings. Opals, yellow diamonds, demantoid garnets, zircons are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel Work This royal
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22 Karat Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring Enamel Work Handcrafted
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

37 Ct Oval Shape Natural Emerald & 22 Carat Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 37 Ct Oval Shape Natural Emerald and Approximately 22 Carats Diamond Necklace and
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

45 Ct Pear Cut Ruby & 22 Ct Rose cut Diamond Necklace Suite 18 Kt Gold, Bridal
Located in New York, NY
This bridal suite is crafted from 18 Karat gold and features a necklace adorned with 7 large Pear
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings- These elegant drop
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Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

2.10 Carat Diamond Flower Dangle Stud 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large Floral Drop = 25 mm Length of Small Floral Drop = 11 mm Width of Large Floral Drop = 22 mm Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 1.00 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Fancy Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Modern and mesmerizing and an eye catchy look for any occasion. these diamond drop earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

73ct Zambian Emerald and 22ct Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
This 73 Ct Zambian Emerald and 22 Ct Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite is a true
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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Serial # Ring # PIAGET 54 E # 53016 All other diamond, VS1 and E color quality. 18 Karat gold of
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

0.25 Carat Diamond Pavé Huggie-Style Hoop Earrings in Satiny White 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
panel set with tiny but bright-white diamonds. The full cut diamonds (22 per earrings) are pavé-set in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Luna Felix Dangle Drop Earrings In 22Kt Gold With 32 Ctw In Coral And Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
convertible day and night pair in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats. Made up with ancient patterns of
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Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 17 karats and parts in silver. These earrings are
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Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 15 karats topped with silver for the settings of the diamonds. They are embellished with
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Modern Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 87.62 Ctw in Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry maker of Marina B. These pair of drop earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

1990s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Traditional Kundan Polki Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt Gold Chand Bali Enamel + Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in 18 Karat yellow gold. Green enamel and emerald drop beads. Amazing earring Look at the back of
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2010s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

10.60 Carat Iolite and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earring and Ring Jewelry Set
By Sonia B
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k White Gold Drop Earrings w/ Oval Iolites & Diamonds Feature Studs w/ Omega Backs Prong-Set Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 22 karat yellow gold, 20.25 carat coral and 0.05
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
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22 Karat Gold Gray Tahitian Pearls Diamond Contemporary Drop Dangle Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom order. Grey Garden Drop Earrings. These 22K gold elegant contemporary dangle earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pear...

Rose Cut Diamond Hexagon Drop Earrings in 22 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Drop Earrings in 22k Gold. Bezel set in 22k gold, beaded and set with white diamonds .18 ctw, rose cut
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold

Lizunova Garnet and 22 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
Warm glow of brushed 22 karat yellow gold makes these simple and elegant earrings a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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22 Karat Gold Drop Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 22 karat gold drop diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 22k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of 22 karat gold drop diamond earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. AB Jewelry NYC, The Golden Eye and Gems Paradise each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, oval cut and rose cut 22 karat gold drop diamond earrings for sale. Most of our 22 karat gold drop diamond earrings for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 22 Karat Gold Drop Diamond Earrings?

On average, 22 karat gold drop diamond earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,482, while they’re typically $825 on the low end and $26,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.