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Vintage Iconic CARTIER Art Deco Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco CARTIER Turquoise Briolette and OEC Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings. Hand set with Turquoise Briolette Gemstones and Old...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique Pair Of Old-Cut Diamond Earrings Circa 1890's
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of earrings antique-cut diamonds 18k 750 gold H. 1.5 cm approx. -Weight. 3.7 gr Diamond weight: 2 diamonds of approx. 2.60 ct - Quality colors: J/k Clarity SI
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1890s Italian Antique Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Ruby Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis Lazuli are featured in these sophisticated drop earrings. The lapis have beautiful golden flecks, are well cut and polished to a mirror like finish. They dangle from huggie s...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These charming vintage earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and designed in the shape of delicate butterflies. Each earring features luminous pearls, accented by sparkling diamonds...
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver tear drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut...
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2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Earrings, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set of earrings are crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and feature four turquoise on each earring. The larger turquoise are 8mm and have three smaller turquoise of 4.5m...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 8.7 Carats Pink Tourmaline Multi-Stone Post 18K Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Light and airy Brazilian pink tourmaline faceted 6x8 mm octagons dangle below stepped 18K posts in this Steven Battelle post earring design. These beautiful stones are lively and att...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stars Vintage Platinum Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings ~1.33ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Stars Vintage Platinum Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings ~1.33ctw These platinum earrings by Tiffany & Co. feature a cascading composition of open star motifs, each set wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shape Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape sapphire earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 8.60 carats of faceted pink sapphires of crystalline quality and brilliant color. The tops suspend 2 fine qu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Trillion Peridot and Turquoise Drop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The cool hue of turquoise complements lucid shades of green in peridot for these drop earrings. A flickering glow from a trilliant cut peridot begins the design, followed by a round ...
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2010s American Drop Earrings

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Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful drop earrings feature bezel set turquoise from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine, renowned for its "robin's egg blue" gems. Fine-quality, oval turquoise cabochons are bezel set in handmade, 18k yellow gold settings and accented with round brilliant diamonds. These classic dangle earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #13289
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in profile framed in 14K yellow gold. Push back closures. Size: 11 mm Weight: 1.2 dwt. / 1.9 gr. Tested 14K gold. Very ...
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Anglo Indian Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Rare Maison Gripoix for Chanel elegant Anglo Indian Moghul earrings from the 1990's. Dimensional design with hand poured glass in pale emerald...
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1990s French Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.13 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 11-12MM
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with 8 Princess cut diamonds weighing 0.55 carats and 6 diamonds weighing 0.58 carats. Color G-H Clarit...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

18K Rose Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold 2.3G 11-12mm South Sea Pearl .45CT Diamonds Push Back Post
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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 "new" old stock from a jewelry store that closed in the 1970s. Each consisting of a...
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20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings

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Jade, Gold

A pair of natural pearl and diamond lustre earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond lustre earrings, each with a pear-shaped pearl, accompanied by Gem and Pearl report stating to be natural of saltwater origin, measuring approxima...
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2010s British Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

12.67 Carat Diamond Briolette Drop Earring 18K Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

6.90 Carat Diamond Chandelier Drop 18K Gold Drop Earrings
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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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...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 2 carat Fancy color sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 carat Sapphire colors: Blue, Green, Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Fresh Water Pearl Rhodolite Amethyst Drop Earrings 2.80 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two Fresh water cultured pearl measuring 12-13 mm flanked with Rhodolite, Amethyst in purple and dark pink weighing 2.80 carats. Pearl Quality ...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GRAFF Pink Sapphire " No Heat" Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Graff Pink Sapphire And Diamond Pendant Earrings In Platinum And 18k White Gold. The earrings have tops set with pear and round cut diamonds, completed with open design teardrop sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

10.87 Carat Natural Amethyst Topaz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.87 Carat Natural Amethyst Topaz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings These vibrant Earrings have 2 large Cushion Cut Blue Topaz that weigh 8.81 carats and are embellished with 2 Che...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning drop earrings, crafted in luminous 18KT white gold. Each earring showcases a magnificent 11–12mm Tahitian pearl, celebrated for its deep, na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Earrings 22 Karat Gold 2 Inch Etruscan Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular pair of Emerald and Diamond Etruscan Revival Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold. The impressive earrings are 1 7/8 inches in length and have four articulated drop sections. The tops are set with gorgeous round Emeralds in a flower motif setting. The emeralds are each approximately .40 Carats and of superb quality with spectacular vibrant green color. The earrings continue with two cone shape drops each set throughout with fine green emeralds. At the bottom are oval pendant drops each set with three alternating emeralds and three sparkling white diamonds. The emeralds and diamonds are set in a gorgeous granulated beaded and engraved Etruscan...
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20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Coral Long Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Coral 15 carats approx. Bright diamonds 0.20 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration fro...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with cultured pearls.  Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 1 3/16 x 1/2 inches
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1990s Drop Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Cluster and Pear-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with GIA certified dangling Pear-Shaped Diamonds. One weighing 6.14 carats, E color, VS2 clarity. The other weighing 6.02 carats, E color, VS1 clarity. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handcraft Onyx 18 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Chanel Diamond Camellia Flower Earrings with Pearl Drops
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and detachable Pearl drops. Signed by Chanel Circa 1980s 1 1/4 x 3/4 inches
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1980s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rare Victorian Old Mine Diamond Drop Dangle Lever Back Earrings 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Rare Victorian Old Mine Diamond Drop Dangle Lever Back Earrings 18K Rose Gold These antique diamond drop earrings are a delicate blend of timeless elegance and vintage craftsmanship...
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1860s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond Polki Earring 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Jewelry Gift 1 pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Polki Earring 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Jewelry Gift 1 pair Gemstone: Diamond Location: Earlobe Closure: Screw back Length...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sunburst Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Marquise Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiate brilliance with these stunning Sunburst Circle Earrings, masterfully crafted in 14K white gold. Featuring a mesmerizing arrangement of tapered baguette and marquise-cut diamo...
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Shell Top Rock Crystal Door Knocker Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Shell Top Rock Crystal Door Knocker Gold Drop Earrings. Hand crafted with 14K Yellow Gold mountings. These Simple and Classic yet elegant ea...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings of Silver with 14k Rose Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A stunning pair of Georgian Revival earrings from the late Victorian era (1870-1890)! These romantic and versatile earrings can be worn with or without the long drops. The have back...
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Late 19th Century Antique Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Edwardian Inspired Diamond Two Tone Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 4 Diamonds Cut: Old European Cut Weight: 1.37 Carat Color: I Clarity: SI Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Era: Modern Circa: 2020s in The Style of Edwardian Hallmarks: ...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Pair Of Old-Cut Diamond Earrings Circa 1810’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of antique 18 kt gold and silver diamond earrings, approx. 1850/60s, 18kt yellow and silver, diamonds significant for the period in silver setted, settings a jour, 2 diamonds to...
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1810s Italian Antique Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Garnet Cluster Gold Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These oval-shaped drop earrings are set with a cluster of beautiful garnet stones. The center garnet is surrounded by a tangle of golden connected curls and a rim on the outer side o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Regal Ball Double Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Distinctive majestic details are incorporated in the design of these ornamental eighteen karat 18K yellow gold ball drop earrings. With a modest 1-1/2 inch drop, this vintage earring...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Dangling Hoop Earrings in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Ethiopian Opal and diamond dangling Hoop earrings are 4 prong set in 14 karat yellow gold. There is one sparkling brilliant cut round diamond on top of the stone for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Gold and Citrine Drop Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous vintage example of Tiffany & Co. style and quality. A design to dress up or wear casual. A beautifully detailed leaf motif top and a matched pair of rich honey colored cit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Drop Gold Earrings. Hand crafted in 14K White Gold and Hand set with 1.08tcw Diamonds and 2.16tcw Rubies. Earrings measuri...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Jade Earring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green dangle Jade Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Natural jade with color treated (standard common). overall weight 4.6 grams. Shape: teardrop / Pear Size: approx Stone size 30 mm long ...
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2010s Chinese Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Rose Gold Amethyst Natural Stone White Diamonds Modern Trandy Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Amazing earrings in rose gold 18kt with white diamonds and natural amethyst The stone is a real novelty, designed by the stylist Gisella for her new jewels of the spring-summer 2025...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ultramarine Opal + Tanzanite Long 22k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Long Drop Earrings by award-winning maker Lola Brooks, hand-fabricated in signature-finished 22k yellow gold featuring a magnificent matched pair of rare Australian ult...
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2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

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Opal, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, ...

18k White Gold Sapphire & Aquamarine Large Cascade Earrings
Located in London, GB
Combining exquisite craftsmanship with the beauty of coloured gemstones, these 18k white gold Cascade earrings feature a striking waterfall of bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.05tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Solitaire Stud Earrings Asscher Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful pair of round Colombian emerald and diamond lever back earrings made in 14K rose gold. The chic pair of lever back earrings feature bluish-green, natural Colombian Emeral...
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2010s Colombian Modern Drop Earrings

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Trifari AlfredPhilippe 1948-1954 RhodiumPlated Tassel Chain FrenchClip Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These mid-century platinum-like silver tassel chain drop earrings were designed by Trifari artistic director Alfred Philippe in an Art Deco style that recalls his earlier work for Ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 1985 Multi-Gem 18K Gold Convertible Vintage Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as graffiti style 'X' motif forms bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.20 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Accented by fancy colored sa...
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1980s Vintage Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" 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

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.44 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white and rose gold with two bezel set Old European cut Diamonds. One weighing 7.37 carats and the other weighing 7.07 carats. M-N color, VS1-SI1 clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique English 15 Carat Gold, Persian Turquoise and Ruby Snake Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful pair of 19th century Persian turquoise earrings with a snake and heart motif in their original box from a jeweller in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Snake motif was extremely p...
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19th Century English Antique Drop Earrings

Pair of Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Spinach Jade Hoop Screw Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Chinese jade & gold hoop earrings. In 14k yellow gold. Each with a tapered spinach jade (nephrite) hoop suspended from 14k yellow gold mount with a screw bac...
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20th Century Chinese Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Art Deco GRS Certified Zambian Emerald, Diamond & 18KWG Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Our timeless ‘Princess’ earrings uniquely integrates a geometric Art Deco frame… The unique art deco geometry of this earring creates a structured frame that gives attention on each enchanting emerald. #BridalJewellery by Sunita Nahata Fine Design. Feel beautiful on your special occasion. Art Deco Colombian Emerald Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Multi Gemstone Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a gorgeous pair of 18k white gold vibrant gemstones earrings. The earrings feature 1.5 carats cushion shaped emeralds. The center emeralds are accentuated by French cut emera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

de GRISOGONO Jewelry Boule Collection Earrings w/ Pink Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Pink gold: 55.50 gr • 1448 white diamonds: 31.42 ct
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2010s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Renaissance Revival Articulated Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian gold filled articulated long earrings in the Renaissance Revival taste. Gold filled metal has incised foliate motifs with two center hanging urns...
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Earrings

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Gold-filled, Brass

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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