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Drop Earrings For Sale
Price: $1 to $7,500
Kwiat 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Tear Drop Earrings #17246
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Kwiat 18K White Gold and Diamond Tear Drop Earrings- These sparkling drop earrings by Kwiat each feature 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a lovely teardrop design. Approximat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.69 Carat Amethyst Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings! These stunning Earrings have 2 large Cushion Cut Amethysts that weigh 12.16 Carats The Cushion cut Amethysts are embellished wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1900s Diamond Russian Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1900/1910s earrings centered with old mine cut diamond flanked with rose cut diamonds with an estimate weight of 1.5 carats in 14k yellow gold setting ha...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Estate Designer Earrings 18k Yellow Gold with White VS Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed are a pair of 18k yellow gold designer earrings with approximately .22tcw white clean diamonds. They are in excellent condition, unsure that they were even worn. They measure ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Gemstone Diamond Earrings #17217
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Blue Gemstone Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature one white pearl, two brilliant cut round diamonds and two faceted blue gemstones set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold X High Polish Earrings #17185
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold X Earrings - These gorgeous earrings are a staple to any outfit. Size: 17.6mm X 10.9mm X 4.8mm Weight: 3.5dwt. / 5.5 gr. Marked: 14KT Very good condition, profess...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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14k Gold

18k Italian Made Estate Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of vintage glamour to your look with our 18k Italian Made Estate Diamond and Ruby Earrings! Crafted in the1960's, these earrings feature a stunning combination of 4.50 ca...
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1960s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Diamond & Emerald Day/Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any ensemble with these stunning 18k Diamond & Emerald Day/Night Earrings. Crafted in 1960's, these earrings feature shimmering 1.00 carats of diamonds and vibrant 1.50 carat...
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1960s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Orange Stone and Emerald Earrings. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature a beautiful caboc...
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1960s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Dome Button Earrings #17190
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Dome Button Earrings - Stand out with these gorgeous 14K yellow gold dome earrings! Size: 27.6mm X 27.5mm X 13.7mm Weight: 8.1dwt. / 12.6gr. Marked: 14K Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Black Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2419E Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
The earrings are light weight and are made to rotate and reposition with movement. The earrings consist of black new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K go...
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

18 Karat Gold and Pearl Geometric Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Geometric statement earrings in 18k gold combined with white pearls and accented with rows of diamonds. Modern in design, yet with a classical influence, these were inspired by anci...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Hand-Carved Silver Turquoise Coral Earrings
Located in Frome, Somerset
Using the ancient art of stone-carving these stunning one-of-a-kind turquoise earrings, have been handmade in our workshops. The turquoise has been hand-carved into the shape of a le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Hand-Carved Silver Labradorite Moonstone Leaf Earrings
Located in Frome, Somerset
Using the ancient art of stone-carving, these stunning one-of-a-kind labradorite earrings have been hand-engraved and hand-carved into leaf patterns. The earrings which are made in s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver

Multicolored Sapphires, Pink Quartz and 18kt Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pink Quartz and Multicolored Sapphire and 18kt Gold Earrings are a perfect bright addition to a summer jewelry box. Designed by award winning jewelry designer, Lauren Harper, the vib...
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2010s Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Tanzanite Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful combination of natural 10.84 carat Tanzanite cabochons and 10.89 carat pear shape natural Emerald cabochon, set in 18K White Gold with Diamonds. The gemstones are transpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 1.30ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
The bold and bright drop earrings to wear for a refreshed style. This pair in white gold features multiple leaf-shaped settings embellished with diamonds on shared prongs. The sparkl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Estate White Opal Inlay Spiral Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed are two fabulous 14k yellow gold white opal inlay spiral drop earrings. They are approximately 1.7" in length and in great condition. These are one of a kind estate opal spira...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Silver Gold Plated Aquamarine Ruby Earrings
Located in Frome, Somerset
Using the ancient art of stone carving these exquisite one-of-a-kind aquamarine earrings have been hand-carved and hand-engraved in our workshops. They are made in sterling silver co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shapes Rubies 6 carats Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka 0.55 carats South Sea Baroque ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Antique George IV Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Woven Hair Leaf Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These drop earrings were handcrafted out of hair and 14 karat gold in 1820 ca. Each earring consists of three spheres. The ends of the woven hair terminate in gold fittings designed...
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1820s European George IV Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Wonderful earrings in 18k white gold with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the realm of luxury with these majestic 18k white gold drop earrings adorned with sapphires and diamonds. Each side of the earrings features brilliant-cut diamonds totaling...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Kat Florence 18k Yellow Gold 1.20ctw Flawless Diamonds Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones– 208 Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Burnish Set - D Color - Flawless - 1.20ctw exact Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.93 Grams Backing: Pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Sapphires and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning earrings are the perfect pair to add to your collection. They are set in 14ct yellow gold. The pair is set with 2 sapphires and 4 round brilliant-cut diamonds. Tota...
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2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite and Diamond Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite pair of rose gold drop earrings. With their feminine peach color morganite with total of approximate 0.68 carat diamond accent, they bring vintage glamour to any outfit ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco inspired pair of earrings that draws all the attention to the oval shaped blue sapphires placed in the middle. Adorned with approx. 0.41 carats diamonds (total) and Frenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fabulous pair of Art Deco inspired blue sapphire and diamond earrings. These wonderful earrings have a long French cut blue sapphire and diamond set arrow shape drop suspended from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moi Mae Gold Diamond Rutile Quartz and Enamel Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.86g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.32ct 925 Silver Gemstone : Golden Rutile Quartz Other : Black Enamel Not too big, not too small—the per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Enamel

2.55 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of 2.55 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Earrings. Featuring 62 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 2.55 carats, graded G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold Emerald Cut Spinel Drop Earrings 31.37 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Vibrant and lustrous emerald-cut lab grown spinel drop earrings of over 31 carats stationed on a 4 prong 18k white gold setting. Featuring a princess cut and pear shape old-cut diamo...
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2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco Inspired Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Earrings. Featuring 30 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.70 carats, graded colorless to n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Lilly Hastedt Tanzanite and South Sea Pearl Bee Wing Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of statement cocktail earrings from Lilly Hastedt's Fauna collection. The earrings are set in Platinum with sparkling light blue Tanzanites and stunning baroque South Sea Pea...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Heart Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Heart Earrings. Featuring 54 round mixed cut rubies with a total weight of approximately 8.10 carats. Accented by 102 ro...
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1980s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 10x7 mm. Pear Gemstone Earrings Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Gemstone Earrings in 18K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold. Gemstone option : Garnet / Amethyst / Citrine / Swiss blue topaz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Antique Victorian Emerald & Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Crescent Design - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of antique Victorian 18ct gold emerald and diamond earrings, made c.1890. Captivating upon first glance and enchanting with a celestial...
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Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pair Of Antique Victorian Silver Aesthetic Style Earrings Dated Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Antique Victorian Silver Aesthetic Style Earrings Dated Circa 1880 Fantastic condition considering they are hollow as they should be for this period. Beautiful applied flower...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

0.49ctw Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.49ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.7 Grams Stamps: 750 Closu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Glass Filled Ruby & White Topaz Short Drop Earrings - 925 Round .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heated & Glass Filled Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural White Topaz Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Round Tota...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver

14K Tourmaline & Diamond Drop Earrings, 2.88ct Pear Modified Brilliant Purple
Located in Holtsville, NY
Add a touch of elegance to your ensemble with these exquisite 14K yellow gold drop earrings. Featuring 2.88 carats of pear modified brilliant tourmalines and 0.21 carats of near colo...
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2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Retro Natural uncut diamonds solid gold sterling silver disc wire earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
The Retro style natural uncut diamond sterling silver gold disc wire earrings consists of- Diamond type- Natural uncut diamonds and pave diamonds Diamond color- White Diamond weight...
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2010s Indian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold

Rachel Koen Fresh Water White Pearl Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 35mm
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful freshwater white pearl drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. Put on the perfect finishing touch with these all-natural cultured freshwater pearls earrings. 3 pearls on ...
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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ribbon South Sea Pearl Earrings .057 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a diamond ribbon motif containing 52 diamonds weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Custo...
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully detailed pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings from the Edwardian era. Each piece showcases an open framework with an intricately detailed beaded patt...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Donut Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small emeralds cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel, 2 Burma Jade donuts...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Totally is diamond1.20 carat. Acid tested to be 9k real gold. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Please cont...
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1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Coral Diamonds Sapphires Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular Drop Earring made of 14K yellow gold, with an engraved coral woman face of a woman supporting a structure made up of gold ornaments and colored stones. The textures of t...
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1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold, Amethysts, Diamonds and Coin Pearls Earrings
Located in BILBAO, ES
Long earrings in white gold with omega clasp. 12 baguette-cut amethysts, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds and two coin pearls. 18k White Gold 12 Amethysts 16.50k 2 Diamonds 0.16k 2 Coin Pearls
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Early 2000s Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby & Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique suite of jewellery, comprising a bracelet, brooch / pendant, and a pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shaped ruby and seed pearls, 18 karat yellow gold throughout. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Natural Emerald Drop Earrings Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEE-11643 Gross Wt. :- 2.89 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.57 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.33 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 1.26 Ct. Earrings Siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Earrings with Rock Crystal Quartz Drops
Located in Westport, CT
A Vintage watch in an Art Deco Style was reworked to make a pair of spectacular diamond line earrings. Set in 14 Karat White Gold, the diamond bracelet from a watch has been beautifu...
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2010s North American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings with Smoky Quartzes and Beryls
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural cabochon beryls and smoky quartzes. It has a crocodile detail on the side of one gem. We work with...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Beryl, Quartz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...

PONTIEL Art Deco Etched Heron Motif in Clear Glass with Gold Fill Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These elegant etched glass drops feature a graceful standing heron, holding a snake. The Art Deco glass is from Czech Republic. The heron has a rich history of symbolism in the Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Gold-filled

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

2.06ctw Rubies & Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
2.06ctw Rubies & Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings In White Gold Introducing these exquisite gemstone fashion earrings crafted in 14k white gold, featuring .30ctw of diamonds and a le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lilly Hastedt Grey Moonstone and Freshwater Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of statement pearl earrings from Lilly Hastedt's " l Love Pearls Collection." The pinkish oval shaped Freshwater Pearls are complemented with grey Moonstone cabochons and ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Moonstone, Platinum

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
These simple and classic 18K gold post earrings are stunning! Wonderful long 9 x 32 mm long flashing rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are suspended below 6 x 8 mm oval cabochons,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Diamond, Pearl and Antique Drop Earrings

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.

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