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Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Tear-Drop Dangling Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Open-Circle Tear-Drop Dangling Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 12.5 Cttw. Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 12.5 Cttw. Ruby, Tsavorite, and Diamond Tear Drop Dangle
Category
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Bright, Opal 'High-Grade' Inlay, Tear-Drop, Dangle Earrings, 14kt Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
High Grade Opal Inlay, Tear-Drop, Dangle Earrings, 14kt Gold, Small, 1"
All designs may be custom
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.25 in L 1 in
Estate 18K Two-Tone Gold Yellow & White Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K two-tone gold yellow and white diamond tear drop dangle fashion earrings. Showcasing 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.34 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
-work tear drop dangle design and suspended on a round diamonds set in a floral-motif design. Finely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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L 2.5 in
Roman Malakov 6.33 Carats Total Round Diamond Pave Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and lustrous pair of dangle earrings showcasing a 6.33 carats of round brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k TT Gold 1.42ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These new drop/dangle elegant earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow and white gold. They feature
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.5 in W 0.2 in
Robin Rotenier Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier smoky quartz tear drop dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold.
2 briolette light dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Satin Finish Small-Large Diamond Linked Open Tear-Drop Dangling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robin Rotenier Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier smoky quartz tear drop dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold
2 briolette light dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Diamonds Tear Drop Form Brush Finish Clip Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Brush Finished Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
1.30ct. Natural diamonds
Rounds, full brilliant cuts
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 1.75 in
Very Long Dangling Tear Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These large, 2.75" long, 18k yellow gold earrings look great on. Big but not too heavy. A great
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Dangling Tear Drop Earrings, Accented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings, Accented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold CC Tear Drop Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Tear Drop Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings
* Marked 22
* Made in France
*Comes with
Category
2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
14k White Gold Diamond Dangle Tear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
beautiful earrings.
14k White Gold Diamond Dangle Tear Drop Earrings
Total Carat Weight : 2.27 carats
Category
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Satin-Finished Cascading Tear Drop Earrings, Accented with 0.66
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and Pearl dangle earrings. 2 tear drop South Sea Cultured pearl dangles with 4 round
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Striking Diamond Earrings, Tear Drop Diamond Shape Wedding Dangle Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings:
These drop earrings are stunning! Created
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22.50 Carat Tear Drop Amethyst Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear drop Amethyst and diamond dangle earrings. Natural medium purple and translucent. 14k white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tear Drop Shaped Turquoise Dangle Earrings Equipped With Emeralds & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings are a stunning blend of elegance and natural beauty, designed to captivate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
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W 1.15 in L 2.6 in
.32 Carat Round Diamond Tear Drop Shaped Pearl White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear drop freshwater cultured pearl and diamond dangle drop earrings. Wedding style, Two pear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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L 1.38 in
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Dangling Tear-Drop Vine Leaf Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Dangling Tear-Drop Vine Leaf Earrings, Accented with 0.58
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tear drop Green Agate Hook Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful genuine teardrop 14mmx22mm green agate hook earrings.
Hook is platinum rhodium plated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Agate, Platinum, Sterling Silver
18K Gold 4.47ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Tear Long Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - White & Fancy Brown Color - SI1-I2 Clarity - 4.47ctw (exact - Stamped)
Total Carat Weight: 4.47ctw ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 2.7 in W 0.91 in
1.53 Carat Black & White Diamonds Dangling Tear Drop Earnings
Located in New York, NY
The 1.53 Carat timeless dangle earrings showcase the beauty of timeless classic earrings and a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.14 in L 1.58 in
Gold Fashion Earring Dangles 14 Karat Gold Open Tear Drop Lemon Shape Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These 14 karat yellow gold lemon tear drop shape earrings are adorable! They are nice and light so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 24 in L 46 in
Tear drop Golden Druzy Quartz Vermeil Hook Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and unique tear drop golden druzy hook earrings.
The druzy each measures 9x25mm.
Hook
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Druzy, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Tear drop Golden Druzy Quartz Vermeil Hook Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and unique tear drop golden druzy hook earrings.
The druzy each measures 14x25mm.
Hook
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Druzy, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
White Gold Diamond Pearl Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Genuine 7mm AAA Akoya Pearls start off these beautiful Diamond Drop Earrings. Each drop is covered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Yellow Gold Handcrafted Filigree Tear-Drop Hammered Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte And Hammer-Finished Tear-Drop Shaped Filigree Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.3 in W 0.8 in L 1.9 in
Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These earrings dance on the ear since both diamond tear drops dangle off the ear individually. Set
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eros Pink Tourmaline and Kunzite Dangle Gala Tear Drop Earrings in Gold in stock
Located in London, GB
tourmaline dangle earrings that will give a touch of glow, shine and luxury to your appearances.
Ideal for
Category
2010s British Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Tear Platinum Victorian Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
hangs an open work Victorian style domes dangle section in a tear drop shape. A great example of the
Category
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
0.63 Carat Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold 0.63ctw Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earrings
Material: 18k Rose Gold
Diamond Details: All
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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H 2.06 in W 0.11 in L 1.04 in
Tear Drop Emerald Gemstone and Diamond Earrings in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
These Tear Drop Emerald Gemstone and Diamond Earrings feature high-quality emerald gemstones set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Rose Quartz Tear Drop Earrings
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
rare pair of one of his best. Dramatic, luxurious drop dead statement earrings that are elegant and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Gold Plate
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H 3.5 in W 0.7 in D 0.7 in Dm 0.7 in L 3.5 in
Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon 22k Gold Bezel Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
1.02 total carat red Rubellite Tourmaline tear drop / pear-shaped cabochon gemstones in 18k yellow
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asymmetric Baroque Tassel Rectangle Frame Heart Pearl Tear Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality.
Material: Alloy, Faux pearls.
Size: 7.8*2.6 cm, 6.7*2.6 cm.
Weight: 6 g, 5 g.
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Great for everyday wear. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.03 in L 1.11 in
Round Cut Diamond Tear Drop Earrings 18K White Gold 1.65Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Chic and exquisite, diamond drop earrings crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features sparkling
Category
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold 1.5 inch 1880s
5.9 gram
Unmarked
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Antique 1880s Unknown Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Tanzanite and White Diamond Tear Drop Earrings in 18 Kt white gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond earrings with a teardrop design containing 25.00 cts tw of tanzanites and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Gold
Baroque Cross Ripple Deep Grey Enamel Openwork Tear Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 4.7*2.2 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch an...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 0.87 in L 1.86 in
Large Burgundy Red Enamel Geometric Modernist Water Tear Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 5.0*2.4 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 0.95 in L 1.97 in
18K Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Contemporary Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Absolutely stunning, these Iolite pink tourmaline dangle drop earrings are set in 18 karat gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
18K Gold Peridot Pink Tourmaline Raindrop Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Absolutely stunning, these peridot pink tourmaline dangle drop earrings are set in 18 karat gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Onyx White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Dramatic 1970's onyx and diamond dangle drop earrings. 2 black upside down tear dop shaped onyx
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back.
Size: 4.0*1.5 cm.
Weight: 9.0 g/each.
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Great for
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% Genuine.
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back.
Size: 4.0*1.5 cm.
Weight
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage Long Trio Navy Red Tear Water Drop Crystal Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition. Not any scratches, not any colour loss. 100% genuine.
Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse.
Size: 6.5*1.0 cm.
Weight: 12 g/each.
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Great for everyday ...
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Vintage 1980s French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.4 in L 2.56 in
18 Karat Gold Gradient Blue Topaz Baguette Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold gradient blue topaz baguette diamond dangle drop earrings.
Absolutely stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
18 Karat Gold Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold aquamarine pink tourmaline baguette diamond dangle drop earrings.
Absolutely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
6.56tcw Jaw Dropping Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Drop Dangle Stud Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Shape: Tear Drop
Weight: 6.56tcw
Clarity: Transparent
Saturation: Medium
Color: Green
Luster: Excellent
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boodles 2.79ct VS1 Diamond and Pearl 18ct Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Boodles
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning pair of Boodles drop dangle earrings.
Solid 18 carat yellow gold example.
Designed with
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20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold Enamel Light 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold Enamel Light 1880s
3.9 gram
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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L 1.5 in
18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Drop Dangle Earrings
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
a tear drop shape.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Myster Set Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These magnificent dangle Day/Night earrings feature flame style tops with channel baguette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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H 44.7 in W 17.1 in
Peter Suchy .30 Carat Diamond Freshwater Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tear drop shaped freshwater pearl and diamond dangle drop earrings in 14k yellow gold. Designed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 1.75 in
Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Edwardian platinum drop earrings with diamonds. The earrings have a delicate graduating
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Drop Dangle Earrings, 2.73ct White Topaz with Diamond Halo w 46 Diamonds 14kty
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gorgeous earrings are listed below:
1 Set
Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold
Earring Type: Dangle
Post Type
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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L 1.19 in
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Tear Drop Dangle Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of tear drop dangle earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 12 vintage versions or 66 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of tear drop dangle earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Art Nouveau tear drop dangle earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Five Star Jewelry and Valentin Magro are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of mixed cut, round cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our tear drop dangle earrings for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Tear Drop Dangle Earrings?
Prices for tear drop dangle earrings start at $136 and top out at $24,180 with these earrings, on average, selling for $754.
Finding the Right dangle-earrings for You
Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.
One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.
Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.
Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.
Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion on 1stDibs.
Questions About Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.
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