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Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Gold Handsome Hare Crystal Drop Earrings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand painted reverse crystal profile of hares backed with Mother-of-pearl. Created by Master Idar
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Golden Drop-shaped Earrings With Enamel Painted Veduta, Italy Around 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of delicate rose gold earrings with movable drop-shaped pendant, decorated with stylized
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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Ruby Cabs White 14k Gold Diamonds Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 28x44 mm depicting 1 red rose
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Bakelite Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Enamel Hand Painted Peacock Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful peacock earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Yellow Gold Muzo Emerald & Diamond Skull Drop Earrings
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
jewelry collection with these brightly polished 18k yellow gold skull spike drop earrings. Shiny
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Muzo Emerald & Diamond Skull Drop Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Muzo Emerald & Diamond Skull Drop Earrings
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18 Karat Gold Green Enamel “Leaf” Motif Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of 18k Gold and enamel drop earrings resemble that of a “pine tree leaf”. Its
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1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Rainbow Moonstone White Diamond Chain Drop Earrings, Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Balance Earrings by jewelry artist Lauren Harper hand-fabricated in 18k yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...

New Multi-Colored Painted Enamel Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful colors in these earring! I just love them. I also have a matching ring that I
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Garnet Diamond Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Butterfly 18K Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Kitty Kat Earrings. April in Paris Designs Enamel Hand Painted Earrings.
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
painted enamel earrings are sure to put a smile on your face. They can be made in the color of your choice
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Black Kitty Kat Earrings. April in Paris Designs enamel hand painted earrings.
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
painted enamel earrings are sure to put a smile on your face. They can be made in the color of your choice
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Enamel Bakelite Hand Painted Emerald Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bakelite bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Begin Earrings with Big Hand-Painted Enamel Scarabs
By Penelope Fine Jewelry
Located in Nicosia, CY
14K Yellow Gold Hand-painted Enamel Scarabs 0.07ct brilliant-cut Champagne Diamonds Scarab
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Begin Earrings with Big Hand-Painted Enamel Scarabs
Begin Earrings with Big Hand-Painted Enamel Scarabs
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H 1.58 in W 0.71 in L 0.79 in
Hand Painted Bird Bakelite Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sweet this hexagon shape Hand Painted Bird Bakelite Earring in 18k Yellow Gold is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful floral earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 51.85
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Diamond Sparrow Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 36.45 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Garnet, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond 18 Karat Gold Garden Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 43.15 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Autumn 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art in 18K gold. It is set in 40.6
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Sunflower 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art cast in 18K gold and sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art cast in 18K gold. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat Gold. These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Hand Painted Malachite Garnet 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These intricate inlay earrings feature a unique hand painted floral malachite miniature art set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold

22k Gold Handmade Pink Tourmaline Parrot Enamel Mismatch Drop Earrings by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These kettlebell drop earrings are from Agaro Jewels' whimsical Bloom collection. All Agaro jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Diamond & Blue Floral Enamel Mismatch Drop Earrings Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
22k gold, offering striking wear for daily going. These kettlebell shaped "Diamond Pompon Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hand Painted Butterfly and Flower Bakelite Earrings With Amethyst & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sweet this oval shape Hand Painted Butterfly and Flower Bakelite Earring in 18k Yellow Gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Emerald Maharaja 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
earrings feature a unique hand painted miniature art set in 18K gold. It is set with 40.69 carats mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Yellow Flower 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set in 18K gold. It is set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Blue Flower 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 61.85 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Blue Bird Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 32.6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Bodyfurnitures Hook Earrings, Rose Hand Painted, Floral Decor, Amethysts, Gold
By Bodyfurnitures
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Dangle Earrings “Corbis”, 2018, are a one of a kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper

14 Karat Enamel Hand Painted Blue Jay Bird Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful Jay bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 14K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Hand Painted Fire Opal Inlay 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful Fire Opal Inlay earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted 18 Karat Gold Diamond Tsavorite Maharaja Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
unique hand painted miniature art. It is set in 18 karat gold, sterling silver, 1.14 carats tsavorite
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18kt gold earrings, Diamonds, engraved painted in miniature & enamelled by hands
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Firenze, FI
100% Made in Italy at the Fratelli Piccini atelier in Ponte Vecchio, Florence Each Fratelli Piccini jewelry piece is made meticulously by hand, therefore slight natural variations i...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...

Hand Painted Mother of Pearl White Gold Diamond Enamel Carved Amethyst Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 28x45 mm depicting a bunch of violets and its
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful enamel art is inspired by Royal Indian heritage during Mughal Era. These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold

Hand Painted Inlay Mother of Pearl Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These intricate inlay earrings feature a unique hand painted floral miniature art set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Silver Gold Plated Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Silver 925 large hand made earrings gold plated with 750k gold finest decorted with colorful hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Victorian 15k Enamel Urn Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking pair of earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

15k Gold, Enamel

Aisi Carved Wood Tassel Bead Earrings
By Hola Luna
Located in New York, NY
Large carved wooden arches adorned with dangling tassels of hand stained, hand painted wood beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Aisi Carved Wood Tassel Bead Earrings
Aisi Carved Wood Tassel Bead Earrings
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W 1 in L 4.5 in
Modern Monet Titanium Enamel Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
earrings are themselves a work of art. As a tribute to Monet, the painting is done utilizing the centuries
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel, Titanium

Moi Joya Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Earring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
/Vilandi/Polki : 0.26ct 925 Silver Other : Black Enamel The joy of finding the perfect pair of earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Enamel Diamond Pearl Bird Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bird earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 44.05
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Bakelite Bird Opal Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful bird earrings are handmade in 18K Gold. It features unique hand painted miniature
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings feature a unique hand painted miniature art set in 18K gold. It is hand set in 4.3
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Sparrow Enamel Citrine Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful Sparrow Enamel earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Bakelite Opal Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful flower earrings handmade in 18K Gold. It features unique hand painted miniature art
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Enamel Garnet Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Inspired by Royal Indian heritage during Mughal Era. These intricate earrings feature a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Lapis Bakelite Post Modern Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Post modern style pierced earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings
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2010s Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Onyx Seed Pearls Enamel 14 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant dangling earrings have been handcrafted in the 1880's. The carved and polished pieces
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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Onyx Seed Pearls Enamel 14 Karat Gold Earrings
Antique Onyx Seed Pearls Enamel 14 Karat Gold Earrings
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W 0.71 in D 0.16 in L 1.15 in
Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
to the Georgian to Victorian period. The pendant dangle drop earrings have an image of a dove in
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver

Enamel Topaz Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Fall Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 Karat Gold. These beautiful Fall Enamel earrings features unique hand painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Marquise Cut Green Amethyst Enamel 18K Rose Gold Pipa Earrings
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the popular antique arcade game 'Snake', the Pipa Earrings are a comical reflection of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Marquise Cut Green Amethyst Enamel 18K Rose Gold Pipa Earrings
Marquise Cut Green Amethyst Enamel 18K Rose Gold Pipa Earrings
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H 2.01 in W 0.4 in D 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 2.01 in
Antique Archaelogical Revival Pietra Dura 18k Gold Carnation Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fine 19th Century Archaelogical Revival in the Etruscan taste Pietra Dura 18K gold earrings with
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Marquise Cut Sky Blue Topaz Enamel 18K Rose Gold Kora Earrings
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
The Kora Earrings combine semi-precious stone and hand-painted enamel to create an Art-Deco and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Marquise Cut Sky Blue Topaz Enamel 18K Rose Gold Kora Earrings
Marquise Cut Sky Blue Topaz Enamel 18K Rose Gold Kora Earrings
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H 1.86 in W 0.4 in D 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 1.86 in
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Painted Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of painted drop earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel. Find a collection of 1 vintage versions or 30 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. Our collection of painted drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Artisan and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Meghna Jewels, Artisan NYC and Fratelli Piccini produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 26 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, mixed cut and oval cut painted drop earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of painted 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 Painted Drop Earrings?

On average, painted drop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,900, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $8,500 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.

Questions About Painted Drop Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.