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Large Akoya Pearl Sapphire Earrings 14 Karat Gold 8.7 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Sapphire Drop Earrings 14k Gold 8.7 mm Certified $3,450 816594 This is a
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Sapphire Baroque Pearl Chain Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
.) - 14k yellow gold cable chain - freshwater baroque pearl - Fish hook - 4 inch drop *Baroque pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A stunning pair of dangle drop dangle South Sea pearl earrings set with a stunning royal blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14...

South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
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14ct White Gold Sapphire & Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings, Spike Earrings
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- Push-On Backs Sapphire & Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings - Spike Earrings Imagination and unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring A. Clunn
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring A. Clunn Beautiful Pearl drop evening earring by Andrew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearls Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
situation. Earrings total weight 9 grams Pearls weight 5.60 grams Pearls size 12.15 millimetres Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Agate, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.98 Carat Sapphire Aquamarine Baroque Pearl Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
- Pair 7x5 mm oval sapphire 1.98 carat total weight - 4 prong setting - Round Aquamarine 3.8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Kasumi Pearl White Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
in these classic drop earrings. Kasumi pearls are famous for their rich colors and metallic finish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Kasumi Pearl White Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
in these classic drop earrings. Kasumi pearls are famous for their rich colors and metallic finish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Diamond Drop Earring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 13-14mm Sapphire 0.95 Carats Diamonds 0.60 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Ombree Pearl Drop Earrings 2.99 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring an ombree motif of white sapphires to blue sapphires
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Slice Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
Blue Sapphire Slice and 11-13mm Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings are the ultimate expression of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl and Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold South Sea Pearl 14-15mm Diamonds: 0.24 Cts Pink Sapphire 0.65 Cts, 5g.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Hot! Hot! Hot! These stunning drop earrings have Tahitian pearls with rainbow like overtones that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 3.05 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold drop earrings featuring 32 pink Sapphires weighing 0.85 Carats and 74 white
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Golden South Seas Pearl Yellow Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved golden South Seas pearls are paired with yellow sapphires in the these earrings perfect for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.30 Carat Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 2.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

HARBOR D. South Sea Pearl Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings 0.99 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm with two oval
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
matched blue sapphire cabochons. Completing the design are 2 lustrous South Sea pearls suspended to give
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.50 Carats of Blue Sapphires. These Earrings have 4.00 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have also
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...

Antique 2.02 Carat Sapphire Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
drop earrings; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine
Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Diamonds, Multi-Color Sapphires, Grey Pearls, 14 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pair of drop earrings in 14K rose gold munted at
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Vintage 1980s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Triple 3mm round Ceylon Sapphire cluster earring with Grey Baroque Pearl Drop
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold 3mm round Ceylon Sapphires Deep blue hue Especially effective for chakra
Category

2010s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Day & Night Diamond Sapphire Pearl Drop/Stud Earrings 4.70 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
sapphires weighing 0.95 carats and white South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, White Gold

White Black Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 5.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.33 Carats 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM and 76 blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Ombree Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.72 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring ombree light blue to dark sapphires weighing 1.38 carats, 20
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat Vertical Yellow Gold Bar Sapphire and Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
14K Vertical Yellow Gold Bar with a beautiful soft shade of orange sapphire and baroque pearl drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
freshwater pearl as well as diamonds, rubies, sapphires and tsavorites, these earrings are truly charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k G...

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
freshwater pearl as well as diamonds, rubies, sapphires and tsavorites, these earrings are truly charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...

Pink Sapphire Amethyst Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 3.40 Carat 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 10 Pink Sapphires, 1.76 carats, 12 purple Amethysts, 1.38
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 2.16 Carats 18 Carat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two blue Oval Cut Sapphires weighing 0.92 carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Link chain drop earring With Baroque pearls
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold Fish hook back Accented with 4 oval shaped freshwater small pearls + pink
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 1.10 CTTW 10-11 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two Pink Sapphires weighing 0.40 Carats surrounded by
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and pearl earrings feature two faceted pear shape blue sapphires encrusted into two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond,...

96.44 Carat Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
96.44 Carat Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Art Deco Style This Victorian
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

South Sea Pearl Diamond Sapphire Dome Drop Earrings 6.96 Carat 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 MM with 80 ombree
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Edwardian Style Bow Diamond and Sapphire with Pearl Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds, sapphire and creamy white tear drop shape pearl at the base. The earrings have a bit of swing to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Pearl White Diamonds Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendent earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire Amethyst South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 5 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold dome drop earrings featuring number Sapphires, 2.20 Carats, Amethyst
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl with Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stand out from the crowd with these lovely Art-Deco-inspired earrings. Each suspending a drop of
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Ombree Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 166 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring pink sapphire ombreesapphires weighing 1.32 carats, 20 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Beau Soleil 18/22k Yellow Gold Pearl, Tourmaline, and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Beau Soleil Material: 18/22K yellow gold Weight: 2.42 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 4.10 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 104 blue Sapphires weighing 3.60 carats, 50 round brilliants
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
composed of multiple shiny round white pearls and a round and faceted Blue Sapphire gemstone at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous JJ Marco 18 Karat Gold Pearl and Pink Sapphire Etruscan Drop Earrings
By JJ Marco
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pearl Earrings by JJ Marco Part of Etruscan Series (Released in Early 90s) Feature 12.5 mm
Category

1990s American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 9 carats of drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape pink sapphire earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 8.60 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Heart Shape Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 6.82 carats of heart shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Rose Gold Earrings With Sapphires And Pearls
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Delicate earrings in rose gold, set with pink sapphires pave and a lustrous freshwater pink pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 10.21 Carat 18 Karat 15-16 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea pearls measuring 15-16 mm flanked with
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Emerald Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and pearl earrings features a hoop-like design on the ear set with faceted blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White...

Ella Gafter Ceylon Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond earrings feature a round design set with diamonds on the ear around a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Di...

Blue Topaz Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 17 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring alternating blue topaz, 12.50 carats, and sapphires 4.50
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold

Ella Gafter Lavender Sapphire Pearl Flower Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 6.90
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and sapphire earrings features a flower design on the ear with 6.98 carats of heart shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Lapis Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these stunning drop earrings are set with 2.90 carats blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterl...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond earrings feature a design with faceted round cut Ceylon sapphires on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 7.90 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

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Pearl Sapphire Drop Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl sapphire drop earring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect pearl sapphire drop earring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pearl sapphire drop earring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Harbor Diamonds, Alex Jona and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a pearl sapphire drop earring featuring sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our pearl sapphire drop earring for sale are for women, but there are 153 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl Sapphire Drop Earring?

On average, a pearl sapphire drop earring at 1stDibs sells for $2,799, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right drop-earrings for You

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

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

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

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

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