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

Materials

Crystal

Triplet Rock Crystal MOP Lapis Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
over Lapis and topped with clear faceted rock crystal. The earrings are 14K yellow gold. There are 0.11
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Victorian Three Inch Rock Crystal Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
These Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Dangle Drop Earrings are spectacular with exquisite pointed
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

18k Gold Plated Floral Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Crystal Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
The Lola Pearl Drop Earrings feature baroques pearls suspended from rose cut crystals in a ruffled
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2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Crystal Drop Earrings with Bow Motifs, Post Back
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Cubic Zirconia by Kenneth Jay Lane P/8 Cttw oval with bow drop earrings . Each earring features two
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Audrey Crystal Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
with rows of zigzag CZ stones for a dazzling sparkle fest. The clear, square crystal at the top is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass

Pearl Drop Earrings With Ruby Red Crystals By Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
crystals - Clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones accents - Faux pearls - Post earring backs for pierced
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Sapphire Baguette Crystal Cocktail Drop Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
baguette crystals and clear crystal pavé - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Earrings

Very large faceted faux crystal drop earrings, Gianfranco Ferre, Italy, 1990s.
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These glamorous and striking earrings are made with faceted clear resin drops, that catch and
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1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coral 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. The drop, with its elegant shape and rich color, evokes images of crystal-clear waters and sunsets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Coral 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.42 in L 1.5 in
Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Rock Crystal Classy Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Aquamarine, Rock Crystal 0.12 Carats White Diamonds Dangle Drops Earrings. Dimension: inches 0.39 x 6.29
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Love Is In the Air. Swarovski Crystal Bow and Heart Earrings
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
Love Is In the Air. Enjoy these magnificent April in Paris Design Swarovski Crystal Bows and Clear
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2010s Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Actinolated Quartz and Diamond Drop Earrings in White Gold, 36.37 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shirt, depending on the occasion! They feature clear quartz crystal drops with gorgeous actinolite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Eye Love Earrings Pearls and Crystals
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
is embroidered with Swarovski Crystals in red, pink and clear tones, baroque style Edison Pearls and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Eye Love Earrings Pearls and Crystals
Eye Love Earrings Pearls and Crystals
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W 2.75 in L 6 in
Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
cabochon drop Earrings, weighing 38.58 carats. Clips can be mounted upon request. Dimensions : H 1.85 in x
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2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
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H 1.86 in W 0.56 in D 0.28 in
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
drops, chosen for their crystal-clear blue color reminiscent of Brazil's tropical waters. These precious
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Rock Crystal White Diamonds Deco Style Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut Rock Crystal stone and a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubelite 0.12c White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Crystal, 0.12 Carats White Diamonds Dangle Earrings. Dimension: inches 0.39 x 6.29. cm. 1x1.6. gr 4
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Peridot Citrine Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
earring sits an aquamarine, whose crystal-clear blue hue reminds one of the clarity of tropical waters
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings. The 8mm natural stones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings. The 8mm natural stones are set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 2.70 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings. The 8mm natural stones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings. Our stone cascade-like
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings. Our stone cascade-like
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Oval Turquoise Rock Crystal & Diamond Earring Dangles in 14 Karat Gold Turquoise
Located in Austin, TX
These 14kt yellow gold, adorable turquoise and diamond earrings are bold and beautiful! With a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Genuine Opal Cabochon and Rhinestone Drop Screwback Earrings, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
cabochon drop; screwback closure. material: opal, clear crystals, brass tone base metal noteworthy
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Base Metal

Handcrafted 2.70 & 4.40 Carat Aquamarines 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 2.70 & 4.40 Carat Aquamarines 3,55 Grams 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings. Dancing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Handcrafted 2.70 & 4.40 Carats Aquamarines 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 2.70 & 4.40 Carats Aquamarines 3,55 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings. Dancing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

PONTIEL Art Deco Etched Heron Motif in Clear Glass with Gold Fill Earrings
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
French ear wires. PONTIEL Jewelry is designed from unique crystal and glass, dating from the Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s. These look like suns that
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
Vintage Edouard Rambaud Gold Earrings with Pink Crystals Circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 3 in
Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold, 5.49 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stylish drop earrings feature crystal clear blue topaz "onion" shapes framed with diamond set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Drop Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridot with a Hanging Chain
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Drop earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridots named after the Greek water nymph
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adorn Geode Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
variety of quartz crystals (e.g., clear quartz, smoky quartz and amethyst) and may also have a variety of
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Lilly Geode 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
filled with quartz and agate. It can contain a variety of quartz crystals (e.g., clear quartz, smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Doves St Barth's Blue 18k White Gold Earrings
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
crystal seas of the Caribbean. Natural Arizona turquoise is topped with clear white topaz, and accented
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, White Gold

18kt gold Rose Cut London Blue Topaz and Citrine Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
One-of-a-kind and handcrafted pair of 18k gold earrings with crystal clear London Blue Topaz
Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Blue Topaz, Gold

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Earrings with Pieces Of Gold. Dangling Earrings With Pieces of Gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.1 in Dm 1 in L 2.5 in
Geode Charms and Intricate 18 Karat Gold Reversible Huggies Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
quartz and agate. It can contain a variety of quartz crystals (e.g., clear quartz, smoky quartz and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Light Purple Dangling Earrings. These will always be in style. The
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. These are some of
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 3.75 in
Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate De Verre Poured Turquoise Glass Teardrop Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptional pair of early French Vintage Maison Gripoix Earrings dating to at least 1940s
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings. Wrapped in woven gold around the Pearl
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

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

Materials

Mixed Metal

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

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in L 2.5 in
Round Dangle Earrings 18k White Gold Blue Enamel 90 Diamonds 0.58 ct 2 Tanzanite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round dangle earrings 18k white gold, Soirée collection, translucent electric blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Gold Plated Tear Drop Azure Blue and Clear Crystal Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated tear drop clip on earrings, set with lovely azure blue glass stones and clear
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Alex Jona Rock Crystal White Diamond White Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant earrings, set with
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2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Judith Ripka 18k Gold Pear Yellow Crystal & Diamond Long Drop Dangle Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Genuine Crystals - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Yellow Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings Clear Quartz & Black Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Radiate elegance with these stunning 18kt White Gold Drop Earrings. At their heart, clear quartz
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Gilt & Faceted Aurora Borealis Crystal Drop Earrings By Vendome, 1960s
By Vendome
Located in McKinney, TX
" drop - Gold plated hardware - Faceted clear crystal teardrop beads with iridescent AB coating - Clip
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Dangling Drop Black Lucite Clip Earrings with Red Crystal Rhinestones
Located in Atlanta, GA
pattern in shiny black color ornate with red and clear tiny crystal rhinestones and brass studs. They have
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Mid 20th Century Panetta Faux Diamond Crystal Clip on Two Dangle Drop Earrings
By Panetta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
uses clear crystals to create a fake diamond drop dangle earring. He finishes them off by rhodium
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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Canary Crystal Double Oval Framed Drop Earrings in Silver
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
This dramatic and dazzling drop design sparkles with canary and clear cubic zirconia crystals. From
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Rhodium

PHILIPPE FERRANDIS PARIS Very Long Purple Crystal and Poured Glass Drop Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
PHILIPPE FERRANDIS PARIS Ultra Long Drop Earrings, Silver Tone Metal and Amethyst and Deep Blue
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

CHANEL antique gold 2020 CC NO 5 Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2020 CC No. 5 Drop Earrings embellished with clear crystals. Have been worn
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Rossella Ugolini Deco Style White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut Rock Crystal stone and a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Emerald and Black Opal Drop Earring 18 Karat Gold
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
The bright Lightning Ridge crystal black opal has a clear, wide light spectrum that complements the
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1930s Silver & Peking Glass Art Deco 4 Piece Jewellery Set With Rock Crystals
Located in London, GB
a ring, earrings, matching bracelet and necklace with a large drop pendant, and is in absolutely
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

18 Karat Gold Drop "Knot" Earrings with Pink Tourmaline Beads
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Gorgeous pair of 18k gold drop earrings with sumptuous, crystal clear pink tourmaline beads
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2010s Dutch Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

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Clear Crystal Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of clear crystal drop earrings. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 76 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of clear crystal drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Atelier Molinari, Dolce & Gabbana and Kenneth Jay Lane produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but crystal versions, from our inventory of 26, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and pear cut clear crystal drop earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of clear crystal drop earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Clear Crystal Drop Earrings?

Prices for clear crystal drop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $81 and can go as high as $59,800, while clear crystal drop earrings, on average, fetch $620.

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.