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Drop Earrings For Sale
Classic Bezel Set Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Rose Gold (0.40 cwt.)
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless beauty of bezel-set diamonds with these stunning 14k rose gold drop earrings. The bezel setting, a smooth, continuous metal border, not only secures the diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
【Caelmare】Azure Bloom Convertible Turquoise & South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Like sunlit blossoms over a glistening sea, these convertible earrings feature vivid turquoise centers framed by radiant diamond petals. Detachable South Sea pearls transform the des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Tiny Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds!
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with natural sapphires and diamonds. September birthstone earrings
14k solid gold
Weight: 1.5 g.
Size: 16.5 x 4.5 mm.
Central stones:
Natural sapphires: weight -...
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2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Seed Pearl and Marcasite Fleur-de-Lis Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite pair of cultured seed pearl and marcasite earrings showcases a timeless design crafted from sterling silver. At the top of the earrings, the fleur-de-lis symbol is bea...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Drop Earrings
Materials
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Rubies Cabochon Rubies 10 Carat
Natural White Topaz Brilliant Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Emerald Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of contemporary emerald and diamond earrings; each set with a fine, vivid green pear emerald within a spray of marquise diamonds, suspended from a surmount of marq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
MWLC Girandole Garland Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Girandole Garland Earrings handmade in the Parisian studios of MWLC. An late 18th century classic form reworked in blackened and gilt metal with opaline lime green pate de ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegance meets simplicity in these exquisitely crafted 18-karat white gold earrings, designed to showcase the natural beauty of Mediterranean red coral. Each earring features a smoot...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Our Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings move just like the wisps of the light that make up the Aurora Borealis. These three gemstones pair together in such a unique way to make up a really beautiful combination, one that highlights the stunning colours featured in the Northern Lights.
Featuring Citrine, London Teal Topaz...
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2010s English Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Rock Crystal Round Carved Drops
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic and totally handmade Art Deco Style Earrings the tops are 2 round black onix of 10 mm in diameter with small ruby round cabochons in the center,middle part in white ...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 62.15 Carat Ruby & 5.93 Carat Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold 62.15 Ct Ruby & 5.93 Ct Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Amazing One Of A Kind Piece Of Art
Rubies : 62.15 Ct
Diamonds : 5.93 Ct Rose Cut & Brilliant Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
3D Star Of David Platinum Earrings With Diamonds - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heirloom Quality 2.22-Carat Diamond Platinum Star of David Earrings – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
These Heirloom Quality 2.22-Carat Diamond Platinum Star of David Earrings are a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Plat...
One of a Kind 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Emerald Slice Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
One of a Kind 14K Yellow Gold Teardrop with Natural Emerald Slice Drop Earrings.
Delicate and unique emerald slice earrings, are a luxurious addition to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Drop Earrings with Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the limited edition Kent Raible 'Studio Collection', we bring you the 'Golden Eye' Earrings. The luscious Rainbow Moonstones come to us from a rice paddy in India! What an exotic treasure to find in the ordinary!
Raible's ancient granulation technique frame these gems perfectly as they sway on the ear dropped...
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
13.21 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 13.21 carats Opal Doublet and 1.9 carats of glimmering diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique gold earrings with rubies, emeralds and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold earrings decorated centrally with cabochon-cut rubies weighing approximately 7.00 ct. Additionally, the earrings are decorated with 32 emeralds weighing 2.00ct and 224 diamo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Certified natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver emerald drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver emerald earrings consists of :
Metal- Silver
Metal Purity- sterling silver
Color of metal- Yellow gold plating
Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds
Diamond origi...
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2010s Indian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.28 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.74 ct.
Box is not included.
Please ...
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Early 2000s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Paraiba 13.21ct. Earrings in 18KWG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating statement Drop Earrings featuring an exquisite Paraiba tourmaline centerpiece, celebrated for its vivid oceanic hue and unique natural inclusions. Encased in a shimmeri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Beautiful Royal Blue Cabochon Sapphires from Sri Lanka set on Tops
11 Carats
Yellow Color Round Brillian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
6.65 Carat Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat white gold. It is set in 6.65 carats emerald and 1.70 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Garnet Drop Earrings Flowers Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These delicate garnet earrings were created in 1880 ca. They are designed in the shape of flowers. Each little flower is set with 7 facetted round cut garnets. The hooks of the earri...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Art Deco Style Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamels Burma Jade Round Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic totally handmade Art Deco Style earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with small round Emeralds in the center,middle parts in white gold,small round emerald ca...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Diamond Pearls Blue Topaz Duster Tassel Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
Harmonie Earrings.
Gorgeous pave diamond sterling silver beads, dotted with blue topaz have become the inspiration for these jaw dropping shoulder duster tassel earrings. The mixed metals of the rhodium silver beads lead one’s eye to a delicate cascade of freshwater rice pearls in oxidized silver, culminating in an orderly pattern of dainty blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Ear Wire with Akoya Pearls
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
These pearl earrings are a modern classic. They are Medium Spiral Dangle Earrings from the Orbit collection with sterling silver spirals, a 21 gauge 14karat yellow gold ear wire...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of certified Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
7.45 carats of fine pear shaped Vivid Green Emeralds
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold Parentesi collection earrings by Bulgari, with approx. 0.30ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Earrings are 40mm long x 10mm wide.
Marked Bvlgari, 750, 2337AL.
Weight of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Semi Bezel Pink Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 0.76 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT
Located in New York, NY
14 karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 10 round brilliant weighing 0.76 carrots and two pink freshwater pearls measuring 10– 11 mm
Color G
Clarity SI
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Quartz Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver, brass, lapis lazuli and rose quartz earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings are part of a new Post Modernist ar...
Category
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Brass
Diamonds Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
These earrings, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver, represent a perfect combination of classic elegance and refined design, enhanced by precious details tha...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Earring and Necklace Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Presented is this Kasumi pearl and granulated bead earring and necklace suite. The pearls (origin: Lake Kasumigaura, Japan) are a mixture of pastel tones of taupe, pink, peach and c...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Victorian Three Inch Rock Crystal Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
These Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Dangle Drop Earrings are spectacular with exquisite pointed briolette Rock Crystal drops of clear and rose colored Rock Crystal hanging from a ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver
Diana M. 24.60 Carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum & 18KT Important earrings total 24.60cts Radiant Natural Fancy Yellow VVS2 GIA# 5151585333 & 5182122295, with settings 1.80cts diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant emerald and diamond drop earrings
Metal: White Gold
Weight: 13.5 grams
Diamond Weight: 2.5 ct
Diamond Color: H
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Gemstone Weight: Approximately 6 c...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold Fringe Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k rose and yellow gold Antique Etruscan Revival earrings. Measuring 55mm x 20mm. Weight of the pair - 15 grams.
Category
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT White Gold 3.06CT Diamond Dragon Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat white gold and diamond dragon earrings...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kieselstein-Cord 18K Yellow Gold Crown Heart Diamond Earrings
By Kieselstein
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 18.7grams
Diamond Details: .10cttw,
Measurements: 1 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
1990s Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design diamond floral drop earrings mounted in 18 kt white gold with 14 white rose cut diamonds total weight 0,93 carats .
Inspired by lily of the valley flower the earrrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 10.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Flawless Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District.
This item has been appraised by the ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond
GIA Pear Emeralds 31.17 Carat Total Weight & Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 31.17 carats Pear shape Emeralds and Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Large Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings feature Natural Pear shaped Emeralds with Round, Baguette, and Pear Diamonds at the top of each Emerald set in Platinum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Fancy Colored Diamond Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
These exquisite earrings feature two large, luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls. Farmed from the pinctada margaritifera, or black-lipped oyster, and the pinctada maxima,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Australian 2.42ct Boulder Opal/Garnet Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
“Honeysuckle” opal earrings are an earthly delight. Boulder opals (2.42ct) from Winton are suspended from their vines of 18K gold adorned with tsavorite leaves. Sensuous and exquisit...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Drop Earrings
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A refined take on modern chain jewelry, these 18K yellow gold drop earrings feature an elegant interplay of polished and textured links. The design combines smooth, high-shine gold l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Beaded Huggie, Gabriel & Co. EG13988Y4JJJ
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning Gabriel & Co. 14k yellow gold beaded detailed huggie hoops provide a look that is both trendy and classic. These earrings are a great staple to add to your collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Pink Tourmaline scarabs earrings with reversible sapphire Huggies
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat reversible white sapphire and blue sapphire huggies with handcarved pink tourmaline scarab drops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
4" Gold Statement Earrings With Grapes, Lizards & Flowers By Natasha Stambouli
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Extremely rare piece
- Each earring measures 4" x 1.25"
- Gold plated
- Faux opal cabochons
- Rose pink cryst...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Drop Down Stud Earrings GIA Certified 8.5 Carat Baguette Diamond Earrings
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tallulah Earrings: From our debut natural stone collection, The Rocky Valentine Natural Collection, our statement signature earrings are set with 8.5cts of natural baguette-cut d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell Long Rose Montee Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Miriam Haskell Long Rose Montee Earrings with faux pearl embroidery. Filigree Haskell elements are sewn with rose montee crystals and faux r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings 5.02 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 8 Oval shape Sapphires weighing 4.68 Carats with 10 diamonds, 0.34 Carats, and two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 MM.
Can custo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.50 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Box is not included.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Amy Earrings in Amethyst, White Topaz and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Ombre away
Design: The Amy earrings are a sweet violet cloud of dangling amethyst and white topaz set both vertically and horizontally. Between the movement of each gemst...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Pearls & Matte Green Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
Matte green vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold with freshwater pearls accented with gold plated rhinestone on a 14K gold filled metals ear findings.
The vintage German b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
South Sea Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Drop Earrings 4.92 CTTW 18KT Gold 13-14 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm with Sapphires, 4.60 carats and diamonds weighing 0.32 carats.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.90 Carat White Diamond 3.90 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Clip-On Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold.
These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of White Diamonds.
These Earrings have 3.90 Carats of Opals.
All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds 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 Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With Round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color total weight 1.65ct
These earrings are for pierced ears.
...
Category
2010s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carats Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.50 Carats Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Amazing looking piece!
Suggested Replacement Value: $8,000.00
Total...
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Natural Ruby Button Earrings #19020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond & Natural Ruby Button Earrings
These beautiful earrings were meticulously crafted from 18K yellow and white gold with 74 beautiful round cut nat...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.