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Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. The earrings are 18k white gold with 5.5 carats of opal that have an orange body color with flashes of
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
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W 0.5 in D 0.35 in L 2.3 in
Vintage Opal Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of opal drop earrings. Each identical vintage piece has been crafted
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold earrings feature three graduating in size oval opals in each earring accented with
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Dangling Opal and Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
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W 0.35 in D 0.25 in L 1.4 in
Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful Opal Diamond drop earrings are made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 3 Opals per
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Early 2000s English Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
Opal Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
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L 1.78 in
White Gold Diamond, Opal, Amethist, Chalcedoni Sapphir Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
A magnificent pair of contemporary Diamond, Calcedone, opal, Amethist and Zaphir drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The antique opal and diamond drop earrings are an
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings

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

1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
1930s 2.02 Carat Opal and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
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H 0.12 in W 0.51 in L 0.98 in
Peter Suchy 3.51 Carat Opal Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond dangle earrings. 2 translucent pear shaped Opals with 8 round accent diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Well Matched Opal Doublet Earrings mounted in 18 karat white gold accented with 1.82
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
Opal Diamond Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
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H 2.12 in W 0.63 in
Handcraft Colombian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Opal Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
These 18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings feature a halo of rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Opal Diamond Gold Long Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sexy pair of long drop earrings featuring fine Australian black opals. They weigh 2.60 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

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

11.7 Carat Opal 18 Karat White Gold Tiered Drop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 11.7 carats Opal doublet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

15.3 Carat Opal 18 Karat White Gold Tiered Drop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 15.3 carats Opal doublet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.076 Carat Turquoise Drop Earring in 18KYG with Opal & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with white diamonds to display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Opal, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

8.427 Carat Turquoise Drop Earring in 18KYG with Opal & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with white diamonds to display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Dalben Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal drop earrings with 10 blue-green Australian Opals and 4 rose cut Diamonds weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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

White Diamond Pearl Tanzanite Opal Enamel Yellow Gold Drop "Birdcage" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Opal and Tanzanite. These Earrings have also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Opal Grape with Diamond Emerald Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Crafted in 18k white gold, each earring showcases an inspiring grape drop design shimmering with total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Drop Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
A pair of opal earrings with stunning colour of play. At the heart of each earring lies a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Natural Oval Opal and White Diamond 4.30 Carat TW Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
oval cut opal's. The opal's are surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. These earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fire Opal And Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Fire Opal = 5 Carats Opal Cut: Oval Diamonds = 0.70
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These modern and fiercely gorgeous drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver, 33.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

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Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1.50ctw Opal & Diamond leverback Drop Earrings In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.50ctw Opal & Diamond leverback Drop Earrings In Yellow Gold Introducing these exquisite gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Two Tone Gold Pink Peruvian Opal Drop Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Two Tone Gold Pink Peruvian Opal Drop Earrings This special pair of earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Natural Untreated 12.84ct Black Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
, 13.45mm in wide, 6.67mm in thickness. Metal: 18K White Gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

2-7/8ct. Garnet/Created Opal/White Sapphire Floral Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
opal. The sparkling round created white sapphire stones cluster settings add a touch of luxury and
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2010s Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

8.65 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 8.65 carats Opal Doublet
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

13.21 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 13.21 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Drop Earrings 18k Yellow/White Gold Opal White Enamel 8 Diamond 0.04ct Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop earrings 18k yellow gold and white gold, Peacock collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

26.13 Carats Pink Opal Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Pink Opal and Amethyst Stone Earrings surrounded by Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold. There
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

14.11 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 14.11 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Pearl White Gold Earrings by Donald Huber
By Donald Huber
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection. The earrings are made of 18 karat white gold
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Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Opal White Diamond Snake Earring Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal White Diamond Snake Earring 14k Gold J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Rock'n Roll Suicide" Made in 14
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lauren Harper Collection African Opals, Sapphires, 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These one of a kind earrings are made with beautiful striped African opals, surrounded in
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2010s Artist Drop Earrings

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Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

6.97ct Australian Blue/Green Opal Drop Earrings with 1.57 Carat in Diamond Halos
Located in Houston, TX
These drop earrings feature six Lightning Ridge Australian opals at a total weight of 6.87ct
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

23.04 Carat Kunzite Drop Earring in 18KRG with Tourmaline, Pink Opal & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
attractive. Kunzite Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Pink Opal & White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k ...

Opal Grape with Diamond Sapphire Enamel Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Crafted in 18k white gold, each earring showcases an inspiring grape drop design shimmering with total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Australian Opal and .65 CTW Diamond Earrings
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold Australian opal and .65 CTW diamond earrings. The diamonds in these earrings are all
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.51 Carat Fire Opal Navettes Tahiti-Pearl Drops White Gold Earrings
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Dazzling earrings made of white gold, one each mexican fire opal navette with a total of 7.51
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2010s German Modern Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Fire Opal, Opal, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Majesté Charm Australian Opal and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of Art Deco style natural Australian opal and diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

African Opal White Sapphire Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These 18kt Gold unique opaque striped African opals are set in matte 18kt Gold, which has been
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2010s Artisan Drop Earrings

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Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Inlay Earrings #13738
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Inlay Earrings JAGi Certified- These
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, White Gold

Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish pair of Australian black opal earrings. The opals weigh a total of 3.72 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Galapagos Green Sapphire Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drop Earrings. Inspired by the legendary archipelago, these Australian opal earrings reflect the dark
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14...

Galapagos Green Sapphire Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Galapagos Green Sapphire Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
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H 0.54 in W 0.56 in D 0.14 in L 1.11 in
9.92 Carat Ethiopian Opal Earring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Unique Three Tier Ethiopian Opal Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold with 9.92-carat Opals and 0.72
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Natural Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
STONE(S) Stone: Natural Opal Color: White Shape: Pear Size: 12 x 8, 2 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 3.23 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from luminous yellow gold, these vintage-style earrings boast a Floral Cluster Drop design
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Les Bois Earrings with Opal and Pink Topaz
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
enrich the hook. 18 kt white gold earrings with pink opal (5.10 ct) and pink topaz (1.20 ct), enriched
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Opal Amethyst Full Cut Round Diamonds White Gold Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Gold are holding 2 Pink Opal round Drops. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple
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2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Opal, Ruby & White Topaz Drop & 22k Pink Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
Opal. Ruby & White Topaz Candy Earrings, Silver & 22k Pink Gold Natural Opal 6 carats Color white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Rock'n Roll
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Chalcedony, Pink Opal and Diamond Studded Earring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 10 Karat White Gold Earrings, adorned with Cabochon Fancy Cut
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2010s Indian Drop Earrings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Emerald Jades Enamel Carved Pink Opal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 8.65 carats Opal and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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

Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 7.38 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Australian 5.70ct Boulder Opal/Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
width: 10.17mm Opal thickness: 3.37mm Metal: 18K white gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Lilly White Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Designed with bezel-set white opal stones, the diamond-accented Lilly Gold Jackets embrace the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Pearl Opal Tanzanite Yellow Gold Birdcage Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have also Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral, Opals
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultur...

Bochic “Capri” Blue & White Opal Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue & White Opal Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Australian Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

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Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Pearl Tanzanite Opal Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzani...

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White Opal Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of white opal drop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 58 vintage editions and 297 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of white opal drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Luigi Ferrara, Meghna Jewels and Lauren Harper each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but opal versions, from our inventory of 286, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, mixed cut and cabochon white opal drop earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of white opal 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 White Opal Drop Earrings?

Prices for white opal drop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $442 and can go as high as $78,390, while white opal drop earrings, on average, fetch $4,950.

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.