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1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Rhinestone Drop Clip on Earrings
1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Rhinestone Drop Clip on Earrings

1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Rhinestone Drop Clip on Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A crystal-set rectangular drop hangs below, connected by a rhinestone-studded link.

Category

1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

New Oscar de la Renta Gold Rhinestone Drop Pendant Hoop Pierced Earrings

New Oscar de la Renta Gold Rhinestone Drop Pendant Hoop Pierced Earrings

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

New OSCAR DE LA RENTA gold drop pendant hoop pierced earrings! Features a drop pendant down the center hoop with a large gold rhinestone.

Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Rhinestone hoop drop earrings from the 1950s with clip back fittings.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dangling Drop Black Resin Clip Earrings with Red Crystal Rhinestones
Dangling Drop Black Resin Clip Earrings with Red Crystal Rhinestones

Dangling Drop Black Resin Clip Earrings with Red Crystal Rhinestones

Located in Atlanta, GA

These spectacular, long Lucite or Resin dangling clip-on earrings feature a geometric, dimensional, coiled pattern in shiny black, adorned with red and clear crystal rhinestones and ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Rhinestone Cluster Drop Clip-On Earrings with Black Glass Accents
Vintage Rhinestone Cluster Drop Clip-On Earrings with Black Glass Accents

Vintage Rhinestone Cluster Drop Clip-On Earrings with Black Glass Accents

Located in Milford, DE

These vintage clip-on earrings showcase dazzling spherical drop clusters of clear prong-set rhinestones, forming an ornate, dimensional design reminiscent of mid-century glamour.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1990's Carole Saint Germes gilt metal drop earrings with green rhinestones
1990's Carole Saint Germes gilt metal drop earrings with green rhinestones

1990's Carole Saint Germes gilt metal drop earrings with green rhinestones

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Superb vintage long clips earrings from French designer Carole Saint Germes who created for the fashion shows of the Givenchy couturiers, Feraud, Ungaro, and Jean Charles de Castelba...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold to e rhinestone pearl 80’s bow drop clip on earrings
Vintage gold to e rhinestone pearl 80’s bow drop clip on earrings

Vintage gold to e rhinestone pearl 80’s bow drop clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Elegant Evening Multi-Rhinestones Drop Ear Clips
Elegant Evening Multi-Rhinestones Drop Ear Clips

Elegant Evening Multi-Rhinestones Drop Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

These elegant multi-rhinestones evening ear clips measures 2 1/4" in length, width is 5/8" and a depth of 2/8".

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Large Multi-Rhinestone '80s Evening Drop Ear Clips
Large Multi-Rhinestone '80s Evening Drop Ear Clips

Large Multi-Rhinestone '80s Evening Drop Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

'80s' large multi-rhinestones with polished silver hardware drop ear clips measures 2 6/8" in length, width is 1 2/8", depth is 1/8".

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

YOSCA Pearl Rhinestone Gold Dangle Earrings Never worn 1990s
YOSCA Pearl Rhinestone Gold Dangle Earrings Never worn 1990s

YOSCA Pearl Rhinestone Gold Dangle Earrings Never worn 1990s

By Gerard Yosca

Located in Wallkill, NY

A Pair of renowned Jewelry Maker YOSCA Large Pearl / Rhinestone Drop Clip-on Earrings dating to the late '80s-'90s.

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings
Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings

Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings

Located in Asheville, NC

A pair of clear sparkling tear drop cut rhinestone spray earrings by Weiss jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Collectible Jewelry

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Rhinestone Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rhinestone drop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gilt Metal, Base Metal and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 194 vintage examples as well as 30 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of rhinestone drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Kenneth Jay Lane and Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. When shopping our range of rhinestone drop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Rhinestone Drop Earrings?

Prices for rhinestone drop earrings start at $100 and top out at $4,800 with these earrings, on average, selling for $295.

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 Rhinestone Drop Earrings

  • 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 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 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.