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22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of finely-tooled 22K gold drop dangle earrings. Post back for pierced ears. Indian
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Late 20th Century Indian Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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22k Gold

Vintage 22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian
22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian
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W 0.38 in L 1.5 in
2.30 CT Diamond Platinum Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of platinum diamond drop dangle earrings. Each mounted with a marquise cut diamond
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20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.30 CT Diamond Platinum Drop Dangle Earrings
2.30 CT Diamond Platinum Drop Dangle Earrings
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D 0.5 in L 1.11 in
Modern Vintage Gold South Sea Pearl Moonstone Cabochon Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful pair of white South Sea pearl drop dangle earrings are suspended from gold wires
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1980s European Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Long Diamond Citrine 18K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Diamond Citrine 18K Gold Three Drop Dangle Earrings Very Well made evening wear Art and
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1990s Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cherub Carved Amber Gold Drop Dangle Earrings Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Cherub Faces on Hand Carved Amber Drop dangle Earrings. 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Approx. 2.5” long
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Heavy 14ct Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning pair of drop dangle earrings. Solid and very heavy example in 14 carat yellow gold
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20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 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 Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

18K White Gold Diamonds Ruby Light Pink Angel Skin Coral Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Diamonds Ruby Light Pink Angel Skin Coral Drop Dangle Earrings Apprx. 40 carats of
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1980s Italian Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Dangle Earrings Set with 18.51 Carat Amethysts & Spinels
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/ dangle earrings from the "Eva" collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s, to
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Spinel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 10.02 Carat Citrines and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/ dangle earrings from the "Eva" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s, to
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 33.69 Carat Amethysts and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
mysteries. These elegant and refined drop/ dangle earrings, very pleasant to wear casually every day and
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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10k Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Removable Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings with 72 round brilliant and 88 baguette diamonds
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1960s Retro Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Circle Flexible Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s dangle earrings with individual tube set diamonds hinged together to form a circle with a
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1960s Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Doris Panos Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Doris Panos
Located in Stamford, CT
Doris Panos 18k white gold dangle earrings with secure wire tops and a long dramatic design with
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1990s Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Aquamarine And Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Earrings. These stunning statement pieces are meticulously crafted in a harmonious blend of 18K
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Long Pearl Yellow Gold Leaf Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage 3.5"L cultured pearl drop earrings suspended from a 14K yellow gold Etruscan-style leaf
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20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Pearl Yellow Gold Leaf Drop Dangle Earrings
Long Pearl Yellow Gold Leaf Drop Dangle Earrings
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H 3.5 in D 0.43 in L 0.5 in
White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's white glass beaded gold tone clip-on drop dangle earrings. No hallmark though well made and
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
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W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Ruby Drop Dangling Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb gem-set drop earrings, each featuring two oval and round cabochon ruby with a prong set
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Good Fortune' (福) Drop/Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Chinese gold & jade earrings. In 14k yellow gold and green jade (nephrite). From
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Jade, Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 2.99 ctw
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Earring Style: Dangle Purity: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.06 grams Total weight
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Raymond C. Yard Platinum Hanging GIA Heart Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
earrings sparkle and dangle beautifully, with a drop length of approximately 4cm, making them a striking
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Fan Drop Dangle Earrings Set in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A rather interesting pair of vintage French ‘fan’ earrings set in 18k rose gold. The earrings are
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1980s French Retro Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany Notes" Round Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Collection: Tiffany Notes Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (g): 20.0 Earring
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1990s Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Black & White Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Black and white pearl diamond dangle vintage earrings crafted in 14 karat white gold. The earrings
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 4ctw Marquise Diamond Long Infinity Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
a fancy and brilliant pair of vintage diamond dangle/drop earrings that are in excellent condition
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1960s Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 9 Carat Gold and Abalone Shell Kite Shaped Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb drop dangle pair of earrings. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example. Set with a single abalone
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an arabesque design
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20th Century French Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Cabochon Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White and Yellow Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Earrings with Cabochon Rubies These one-of-a-kind
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Turquoise Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 60’s, these Turquoise & Pearl Drop earrings channel the heady glamour of the decade
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold toned CC logo and a large
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20th Century French Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
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H 2.05 in W 0.79 in
Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold toned CC logo and a Baroque
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20th Century French Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
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H 1.7 in W 0.63 in
BALENCIAGA Vintage Gold Tone Blue Glass Drop Dangling Earrings
By Balenciaga
Located in Nice, FR
BALENCIAGA vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a blue facetted glass drop and
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20th Century French Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely, delicate 18K gold drop dangle earrings on a French wire for pierced ears. Pear-shaped drop
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
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W 0.19 in L 1 in
Jade Pearl 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Retro
Located in New York, NY
A delightful pair of Jade and Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The retro
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.30 Carat Diamond Carved Jadeite Jade Onyx White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco revival jade, onyx and diamond drop dangle earrings. 2 oval carved jadeite jade dangles
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Drop and Diamond Earrings Circa 1950 in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive pair of coral drop dangling earrings with diamonds. Hand made in platinum circa 1950
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1950s Italian Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Jade Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold drop dangle earrings composed of jade beads, onyx discs, and diamonds in platinum
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of 3 3/4 inch long modernist bicolor 18 karat gold drop dangle earrings. The
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro
Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro
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W 1.14 in D 0.64 in L 3.75 in
Modernist Italian 14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous pair of modernist Italian yellow gold drop dangle earrings with omega backs. Super
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Natural Yellow Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 14K white gold diamond and natural yellow Australian pearl drop/dangle earrings
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent pair of Diamond and Black Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings of a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings Set with 18.62 Carat Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/dangle earrings from the "Eva" collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s, to
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Set with 14.89 Carat Citrines and Tourmalines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/dangle earrings from the "Eva" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s, to
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Set with 29.96 Carat Prasiolites and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/ dangle earrings from the "Sophia" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Set with 30.12 Carat Citrines and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera- Jewellery, these very refined drop/ dangle
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings Set with 10.11 Carat Morganites and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
drop/ dangle earrings from the "Eva" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeuses" of the 30s, to
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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Morganite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Labradorite Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING PAIR OF FACETED LABRADORITE DROP DANGLE PENDANT EARRINGS OF 2 1/8 INCHES IN LENGTH WITH
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Labradorite, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Labradorite Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Labradorite Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 2.14 in
18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of 18K gold South Indian dangle drop earrings hand-tooled testured design using the lost wax
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1 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
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
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H 2.25 in W 0.62 in
Coral Dangling Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
.60" set in a frame of orange coral beads measuring approximately 5.5 mm each. The earrings dangle
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Coral Dangling Drop Gold Earrings
Coral Dangling Drop Gold Earrings
W 1.15 in D 0.33 in L 2.5 in
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These dangling earrings with their facetted surface are made out of 14 karat gold. Despite their
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1980s European Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
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W 0.67 in D 0.24 in L 1.86 in
Yellow Gold Star Ball Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's gold ball dangle drop earrings. 4 Textured 14k yellow gold balls separated by gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 68 round cut diamonds 4 cabochon rubies Measurements: 1.75
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1980s American Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Omega Clip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Perfection is the word to describe this detailed Buccellati  Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings with an
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1980s Italian Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Natural Sapphire Earrings Drop Dangle 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Sapphire Earrings Drop Dangle 14K Gold Vintage This vintage pair of earrings is crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CZ Sterling Silver Dangling Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized drop earrings featuring sterling silver circles with CZ centers. The one on the ear
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Late 20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Sterling Silver

CZ  Sterling Silver Dangling Drop Earrings
CZ  Sterling Silver Dangling Drop Earrings
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H 0.25 in W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco 20cttw Platinum Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond drop earrings from the Art Deco era are encrusted with 20 carats of old cut diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cats Eye Dangly Drop 14k Solid Gold Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold ​ ​Gemstone: Cats Eye Total Weight: 3.0 Grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Cat’s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Chalcedony Earrings Onyx 14K Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous estate earrings are finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine
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20th Century Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Hexagon Bib Necklace and Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hexagon statement necklace and earrings, circa 1960. The necklace features clear plastic hexagons
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1960s Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings

1960s Hexagon Bib Necklace and Dangle Drop Earrings
1960s Hexagon Bib Necklace and Dangle Drop Earrings
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H 0.23 in W 2.5 in L 18 in
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Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage drop dangle earrings. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 384 vintage versions or 27 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of vintage drop dangle earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 66, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage drop dangle earrings for sale are for women, but there are 37 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings?

Prices for vintage drop dangle earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $85 and can go as high as $86,620, while vintage drop dangle earrings, on average, fetch $837.

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 Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings
  • 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 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.