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Double Drop Pearl Earrings, 18k Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Pearl Duo Earrings are made by hand in 18Karat Yellow Gold and feature a pair of round mini
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White...

Ella Gafter Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond drop earrings feature a round swirl design on the ear with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage EP Gold Byzantine with Faux Dangling Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Vintage EP Gold Byzantine with Faux Dangling Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s. These are earrings that
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
baroque, drop shape pearls and a slim 18K Yellow Gold hook design that slips on to the ear. They are easy
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
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Yana Nesper Black Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of black pearl and 0.08 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold earrings by Yana
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The black pearl earrings feature 2 lovely Tahitian pearls of 13mm diameter and high luster. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pair of earrings features 2 lovely Tahitian pearls of 13mm diameter and high luster, in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
18 karat matte gold ear wires. Designed to hang just beneath the earlobe, these pearl drop earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pair features 2 lovely Tahitian pearls of 14.5mm diameter and high luster, in an attractive
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter 144mm Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings feature a drop-shape design on the ear with mother-of-pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whi...

Black Pearl Yellow Gold 18K Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Black Pearl on Yellow Gold 18K Earrings. These stunning earrings are a true embodiment of elegance
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Early 2000s Drop Earrings

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Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Southsea Pearl and Black Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings is finely crafted in 18k white gold with black diamonds weighing approximately total
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Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Drop Earrings with Baroque Pearls in 18K gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Baroque Drop Pearl Earrings are a best seller in our collection. This pair of earrings features
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold

White Black Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.20
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...

Drop Earrings with Baroque Pearls in 18K gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Baroque Drop Pearl Earrings are a best seller in our collection. This pair of earrings features
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Pearl Diamond white Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Four Black Pearls Earrings on white gold with small diamonds. Contemporary. Total weight: 7.57
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

Double Black Baroque Pearl and Pave Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Double Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings. 17 grams total weight. Part of a matching 53 inch long
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Late 20th Century Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl "Bulls Eye" Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These gorgeous, playful earrings by Eytan Brandes feature two small (8.5mm - 9mm) Tahitian pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Go...

Mikimoto Black South Sea Pearl & Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto Black South Sea Pearl & Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings Metal: 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl and .043 Cttw Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
. These 18 karat white gold 10-11mm Tahitian pearl drop earrings are set off with 34 diamonds = 0.43 Cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

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Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Silvery White South Sea Pearl Drop Emerald Pave 18k White Black Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Silvery White South Sea Pearl Drop Emerald Pave 18K White Black Gold Earrings 18 Karat Solid White
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque white pearls are complimented by black diamonds in these eye-catching Aqueous drop earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

David Morris Carved Emerald, Diamond & Black Pearl SSEF Certified Drop Earrings
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
highly sought-after jewels. 18 karat white gold Emeralds 62.32ct Black pearls 22.25ct (includes SSEF
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Drop Pearl Earrings with Diamonds (0.10ctw), 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Double Drop Pearl Earrings, are made in 18Karat Yellow Gold and feature a pair of mini pearls
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig drop earrings are crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, adorned with a with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South ...

Diamond Micropave Earrings with Removable Drop Pearls, 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our ‘Diamond Disk Earrings’ feature a pair of glimmering diamond disks, set in 18Karat White Gold
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Emerald and Tahitian Keshi Pearl 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
– Quantity: 2 Black Tahitian Keshi Pearls – Quantity: 2 18k Yellow gold posts – Quantity: 2 Length: 1.25
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Style 10 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Black Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Petite with a lot of punch, this adorable pair of antique style 10 Karat yellow gold earrings are
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Panda 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pearls 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

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Quatrefoil Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: earrings measure 53 x 17mm Fastenings: posts
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These lovely Art Deco 14 karat white gold earrings are set with a drop-shaped pearl. The upper part
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl Earrings #13675
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These elegant earrings each feature one black pearl (8 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold. Hinged
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Drop Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig drop earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Drop Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Drop Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
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Ella Gafter Silver Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Tahitian pearl and diamond drop earrings features a round design on the ear with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 14 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater ...

Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
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Lithos 18KY Gold Cultured Black Tahitian & Akoya Pearl Earring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Color, Cultured, Black Tahitian Pearl and Japanese Akoya Earring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Faux Pearl Black Enamel Rhinestone Clip On Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated clip on earrings featuring cream faux pearls and black enamel with a rope
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Vintage Indian Gold, Enamel, Emerald, Diamond, & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Indian gold and polki diamond dangle earrings. With polki diamonds bezel-set in
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20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

White and Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Wire Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Using cool toned baroque keshi pearls, these earrings have 18k yellow gold hooks holding a round
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2010s American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Wire Drop Earrings
White and Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Wire Drop Earrings
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Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Pearl,...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
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Tahitian Black Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, Switzerland. These visually fresh earrings feature lustrous Tahitian black
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Tahitain Rainbow Pearl Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony cabochons are paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant drop earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

14k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Baby Katie Pearl Drop Earrings
By Syd + Pia NYC
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
pearl sizes and shape will occur. You will look radiant either in a black tie attire or in your favorite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Ella Gafter 14mm Silver Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of flexible Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings features a small hoop on the ear set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Keshi Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
keshi pearl earrings is regal, intricately-finished and versatile as always. With wearability as a
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and feature
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2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pe...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
the ocean – a beautiful pearl, as light as a drop of water. Alex Soldier’s Twist collection displays a
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
the ocean – a beautiful pearl, as light as a drop of water. Alex Soldier’s Twist collection displays a
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Double Drop Pearl Earrings with 0.08ctw diamond, 18K Gold, by Michelle Massoura
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our double drop pearl earrings, are made in 18Karat Gold and feature a pair of mini pearls with
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2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Transformer Drop Stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl,...

Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Drop Clip Dangling Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Drop Clip Dangling Earrings These Andreoli earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
the ocean – a beautiful pearl, as light as a drop of water. Alex Soldier’s Twist collection displays a
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...

French Napoleon III Victorian Enamel Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings with such fabulous size! The earrings hang down 1 7/8 inches in a shimmer of gold, pearls and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings feature a hoop on the ear set with round diamonds en pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White...

Vintage Inspired Onyx & Seed Pearl Drop Style Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Bold and opulent, The Winifred Earrings are a stunning showpiece. Her chandeliers of cascading gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Abalone Baroque Pearl and Pear Shaped Aquamarine Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These custom-made 18k yellow gold earrings feature a stunning pair of natural abalone pearls, which
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings features a flower design on the ear with the yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

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Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond,...

Mikimoto Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings PEA1008BDW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
) cultured pearls on 18 karat white gold to create stunning black pearl and diamond drop earrings. Hand
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2010s Drop Earrings

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
black onyx detail, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The earrings are one-of-a-kind and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Black Pearl Gold Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of black pearl gold drop earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 50 vintage examples as well as 236 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of black pearl gold drop earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern black pearl gold drop earrings are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Ella Gafter, Intini Jewels and Alex Soldier produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of black pearl gold drop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Black Pearl Gold Drop Earrings?

Prices for black pearl gold drop earrings start at $142 and top out at $174,939 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,863.

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.