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Drop Earrings For Sale
Antique Enamel Violet Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Violet Earrings: These earrings feature 14k gold violets with purple and white enamel, and pearl accents at their centers. They were originally part of an antique pin (circa ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 4.70 Carat Ruby 0.75 Carat Diamond Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of vintage heart drop stud earrings. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980.
The piece features:
- 8 rubies, heart cut, TW 4.70ct, slpR 7/4, P1
- 70 diamonds, r...
Category
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Phosphosiderite Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these earrings 2 large Blue Sapphire cabochons support 2 white gold elements and diamonds while at the bottom we have 2 Phosphosiderite drops measuring 22 x 12 mm.
In 1978 our wor...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18K White Gold Arabesque Scroll 6.50cttw Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of timeless elegance and intricate artistry, these Cartier Arabesque Scroll earrings are a true reflection of the maison’s dedication to refined design and except...
Category
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
chanel pearl lozenge CC drop earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Drop dead gorgeous chanel pearl lozenge drops. Hailing from the never-to-be-repeated era of Lagerfeld and Castellane and oozing magical nostalgia of the 1980s. Featuring a hallmark l...
Category
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Australian Opal with Diamond Bow Dangle Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous Australian opal with incredible blue, green, red and yellow play of color dangling from a diamond three dimensional bow set in 14k white gold. The opals measure approximate...
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style White Round Cut Diamond Ruby 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, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Tiffany & Co. Triple Heart and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic three heart gold top and 13.7 mm pastel pink fresh water pearls combine to make a beautiful classic wearable earring. Tiffany quality and design. Just over 1 inch in length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, 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...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Pink Quartz, Pearls & White Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Quartz, Pearls & White Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Pink Quartz, Cabochons - 10 Carat
Mova Pearls
Natural White Topaz, Square Cut - 4 Carat
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur de lis Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Rich red garnet is artfully bezel set in complementing 14 karat yellow gold which brings out the warmth of the
gemstone. The Fleur delis upper dangle with its attractive open design...
Category
Early 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gray Mother of Pearl "Seaweed" Earrings, MWLC
Located in New York, NY
"Seaweed" earrings of iridescent gray mother of pearl plaques in gilded bronze settings.
Made in the Parisian studios of MWLC. 21 Century.
2.25" ...
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2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Golden Amber Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Mismatch Earring
Located in Monrovia, CA
Golden Amber colored vintage German window glass beads edged with 24K gold, freshwater pearls, gold filled textured beads on a 14K gold filled earring stud. In some angles depending ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century Elegant White Bone Italian Drop Earrings by Carola
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st-century Italian drop earrings by Carola exude elegance with their minimalist and sophisticated design. Made from white bone, these earrings have a sleek and elongated stru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Peridot Amethyst Diamond Chrysoprase Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Peridot and amethyst are paired along with detachable chrysoprase drops in these dynamic dangle earrings. The gem quality peridot (origin: Pakistan) are the classic yellow/green col...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.88Ct Blue Topaz Peridot＆Amethyst Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celebrate elegance and vibrancy with these exquisite 14-karat gold drop earrings. Designed to captivate, the earrings feature a dazzling 5.88-carat teardrop blue topaz as the center...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxle 0.33 Cttw. Natural Diamond Heart Hoop Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These Luxle heart hoop drop earrings, fashioned of 18k white gold and sparkling diamonds, will make a lovely statement. A piece with diamond settings is the center of the heart motif...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque white pearls are complimented by black diamonds in these eye-catching Aqueous drop earrings. The ginormous baroque freshwater pearls are among the largest available. They h...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Baroque Pearls and Diamonds Earrings, 18K Gold by Michelle Massoura
Located in Nicosia, CY
These stunning earrings feature baroque freshwater pearls and glimmering bezel set natural diamonds. Their slim hook design ensures they are easy to slip on and comfortable to wear a...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flawless 8 x 23 mm pear shaped cabochons of bright Arizona Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise are set in 18K gold bezels suspended below geometrically granulated artisanally crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
12.67 Carat Diamond Briolette Drop Earring 18K Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your holiday style with our Briolette Drop Earring Christmas Tree, a festive and enchanting accessory that embodies the spirit of the season. These exquisite earrings feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
6.90 Carat Diamond Chandelier Drop 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings exude an aura of timeless elegance, showcasing a captivating combination of rose cut diamonds cascading down with a brilliant round diamond contour, all embra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Art Deco 6.02 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The 6.02 Carat Diamond Earring Antique is a truly remarkable piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this earring showca...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Blossom and Baroque Pearl Convertible Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
The Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Flower Blossom and Baroque Pearl Convertible Earrings in 14k Gold are a fusion of vibrant color and timeless elegance. These earrings feature turquois...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou Turquoise Moonstone Diamond Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Turquoise Moonstone Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold. The exquisite combination of vibrant turquoise, ethereal moonstone, and shimmering diamonds creates a mesmeriz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Puffed Dual Finish Wavy Large Hoop Cuff Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Hollow Design - Solid Gold
Weight: 12.03 Grams
Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (pierced ears are required)
Front Width: 13.6mm (0.53")
Outer Height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.9 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Three graduated sized 4 x 8 to 5 x 10 mm marquis faceted pink tourmalines hang below a 5 x 7 mm pear shaped pink tourmaline posts in this elegant creation. A lot of beautiful color ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Faceted Garnet 18K Gold Wire Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flashing 7 x 12 mm faceted pear shaped garnets are surrounded by line textured 18K gold bezels and suspended below small half round balls on safety cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
12.5mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These earrings are a luxurious display of elegance, crafted from 14-karat white gold. Each earring is adorned with a significant 12mm South Sea pearl, renowned for its magnificent si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires Diamonds Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Embodying the elegance of fine craftsmanship, these 18-karat yellow gold earrings are a testament to timeless style and luxury. Each earring is composed of a lustrous oval sapphire, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nature-Inspired 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Rubelite Peridot Drops Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
These exquisite Earrings, designed by Rossella Ugolini, feature a Modern Linear Style that is perfect for any occasion. Handcrafted in Italy, these earrings are made from 18k Yellow ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Peridot, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Coral Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.45Carat Mirco Set Cubic Zirconia 14Kt Yellow Gold Plated Desiger Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A dazzling pair of hoop earrings, effortless to wear, adding a hint of glamour to any occasion.
Featuring 3.45ct of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, micro set into 925 sterling s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Paul Morelli 14K Gold Sterling Silver Tiger Stripe Square Earrings 17371
By Paul Morelli
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and 14K yellow gold tiger stripe square earrings by Paul Morelli.
Thin notched edge square earrings featuring 14K yellow gold with black sterling silver stripes.
Me...
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Dilys' 18.68ct Amethyst Drop Summer Earrings in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A pair of rich violet Amethyst drop earrings that carry the shape and symbolism of the Old World fruit, the Aubergine. In Chinese culture, it even represents good health, long life a...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.45 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 28 round brilliants weighing 0.45 carats and two Pink Freshwater pearls measuring 11-12 MM.
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Soldier Amethyst Peridot Garnet Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a touch of feminine charm and allure given to us by Mother Nature. Alex...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Aquamarine Chalcedony Gold Drop Earrings by Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Faceted Aquamarines float inside these 18kt yellow gold teardrop shaped caged earrings, catching the light in a playful and unique mermaid pattern, with a cabachon Chalcedony set at ...
Category
2010s Artist Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's Fluted Rock Crystal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, large fluted rock crystal, diamond, 14K yellow gold statement earrings in the Classical Roman style.
Estate sourced, circa 1980's.
Wonderful dramatic scale, just over 2 inche...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Faceted Octagon Shape Carved Amethyst Round Beads 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings with a pair of Faceted Octagon Shape Amethyst size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Genuine Carved Amethyst round drops of 16 mm in ...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold dangle earrings set with 1.11 carats of white diamonds.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their specia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Citrine Faceted Pear Shape Carved Citrine Round Drops 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings with a pair of Faceted Pear Shape Citrine size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Genuine Citrine carved round drops of 12 mm in diamet...
Category
2010s Thai Artist Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.45 Carats Emeralds 0.30 Karat Gray Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco collection, Art Deco Style Green earrings made in 18 karat Gold, 0.30 karat Gray Diamond 0.40 Emerald beads and Green Agate Drops Dangle Earrings.
A geometric ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Onyx Faceted Pear Shape Carved Lapis Lazuli Beads 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings with a pair of Faceted Pear Shape Green Onyx size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Genuine Lapis Lazuli carved round drops of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Oval Cabochon Green Quartz Carved Round Beads 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Green Quartz ( Aventurine) carved round drops of 16 mm in...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses de la fin du 19ème siècle en or, grenat et perles
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses anciennes en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, serties d'un cabochon de grenat (env. 3 carats chacun) dans un entourage de pe...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Earrings Moonstone, Sunstone and Spinel
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings Moonstone, Sunstone and Spinel
Discover the enchanting beauty of these moonstone, sunstone, and spinel earrings, measuring 5 cm in length. The delicate combination of moons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Spinel, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, pair of dangle earrings suspending two carved white jade discs weighing 38.30 carats in total, set on 18 karat white gold adorned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, White Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Bar earrings with Pearls, 0.15ctw Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Diamond Bar Earrings are made in 18Karat White Gold and are set with 0.15cts of natural round diamonds, and strung by a lustrous pair of pearls.
The diamond bar has. a length of...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
15.97 Carat Colombian Emerald Drop and 6.83 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with two AGL and GRS certified Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald drops; one weighing 8.02 carats, and the other 7.95 carats. The earrings f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Aquamarine Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphire Blue Enamel Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco style earrings we have 2 very good quality Natural Thai Blue Sapphire cabochons measuring 7,5 x 10 mm. as tops, middle parts are in white gold ,16 round fu...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Black Onyx Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg
Black Onyx 20 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.05 carat approx.
Limited edition
Exquisitely handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold, these limited-edition earrings boast a mes...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Day to Night Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian diamond day-to-night earrings are composed of a detachable rose cut diamond top that gracefully suspends a softly shimmering rose-cut diamond frame and c...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Sunita Nahata Garnet 4.88ct. Drop Earrings in 14KRG with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant and timeless, these stunning drop earrings feature rich oval-shaped garnets, their deep crimson hues exuding a classic charm. Each garnet is delicately set in 14K rose gold, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Blue Hoop Huggie Earrings, Hinged Ear
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning 14k yellow gold detailed deep blue sapphire huggie hoops dripping with diamonds provide a look that is both trendy and classic. These sapphire and diamond earrings are...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Faux Pearl Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco faux pearl fringe earrings from the 1930's. Tiny faux pearls are strung on a pierced fretwork and off graduating chains. Screw back fi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
dot volume fringe earring / vintage jewelry, beads jewelry
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage Czech beads,grass beads, stainless
size:length 6cm
The design is inspired by raindrops and water droplets on glass!
Made f...
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Brass
yamasakura line earring / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage earring
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:glass beads,glass beadsbrass,wood pearl,swarovski
size:length 6.2cm
You can use 2way style.
The line part shakes beautifully!
The small flowers and pearls attached to the l...
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Brass, Stainless Steel
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.