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Drop Earrings For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.80 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. ...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Charles Krypell Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as swirled white gold channels set with diamonds and sapphires Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh approximately 0.36 carat total G/H color with VS2 clarity Sapphires weigh ...
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings with Resin, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with resin representing a large openwork sphere. Jewelry from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional information: ...
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Gianfranco Ferré Earrings with Multicolored Rhinestones & fancy Drop
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gianfranco Ferré - (Made in Italy) Gold metal earrings paved with multicolored rhinestones and fancy pearls. Additional information: Dimensions: 9 L cm Condition: Very good condi...
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1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 2.71 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive 2.71 carat aquamarine, pearl, and 15 karat yellow gold necklace and earring jewelry set; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive aquamarine jewelry set has been crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. The antique necklace has a central feature bezel set round cut aquamarine. The feature aquamarine is encircled by a halo setting consisting of thirteen millegrain decorated bezel set seed pearls. This impressive cluster/halo design supports three chain drops, each terminating with a bezel set oval cut aquamarine. The medial drop is further accented with a vertical arrangement of three graduating seed pearls. The pendant suspends from an 16" cable style chain, crafted in 15k yellow gold via two integrated loops to the upper portion of the aquamarine cluster. The matching drop earrings feature a round cut bezel set aquamarine at the apex with an articulating vertical drop incorporating four seed pearls. Each earring terminates with a segmented cluster design, featuring a bezel set round cut aquamarine to the center encircled with six individually set seed pearls. These earrings, for pierced ears, secure to the reverse with plain French hook fastenings The reverse of the pendant is hallmarked with the 15k gold fineness mark (15) and the set has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold. This stunning aquamarine necklace and earring set...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Spiro Earrings circa 1993 Swirl Long Drops 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold Weight: 27.4 g Dimensions: Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm) Style: Modern Place of Origin: Unknown Period: Late 2...
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1990s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Flowing rose-cut diamond lined ribbons accented with vibrant synthetic rubies suspend lustrous pearl drops in these sweet Edwardian earrings. Crafted in silver topped gold. Measurem...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

The York - 16.1 Carat Zambian Emerald and 5.4 Carat Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
The York is a stunning piece featuring a rare Emerald 16.1 from Zambian with no treatment. Adorned with 5.40 carats of sparkling diamonds, this piece also incorporates a beautiful bl...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Earrings Circa 1990
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stylish pair of vintage tassel drop earrings made from 9ct yellow gold dating from late 20th century. These are perfect vintage earrings ideal for everyday wear, not to over stylis...
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1990s English Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Jade Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the top parts with 2 Cushion Shape Jades measuring 8 x8 mm.,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold ,Ruby small rou...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise White Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round genuine Turquoise buttons tops,middle parts in white gold ,16 small round full cut diamonds ,blue enamel,long genuine Turquoise plain drops Length 64 mm Width 9 mm Weight 8 g...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 Lapis Lazuli round buttons with small round turquoise cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,small blue round sapphires, 24 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel,2 genuine Tu...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Carved Burma Jade White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 round Jade buttons,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold , Diamonds and Black Enamel,while in t...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts Gold Diamonds Rubies Red Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round black onix tops with small rubies cabochons in the center,middle part in white gold, 8 round full cut diamonds, red enamel, bottom parts are 2 Burma Jade Donuts...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 0.70 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.59 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 cla...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 4 ct. The diamond H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.90 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for a...
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Quilted Big CC Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage chanel clip on drop earrings. Very good vintage condition overall. Comes with its case.
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1990s Drop Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Jumbo Oversized Pearl Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Givenchy large pearl gold drop earrings, a perfect match with our Karl Lagerfeld jumbo necklace. Feature Material: Gold-tone Metal and Pearls C...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Coral Yellow Gold 9 Karat Drop Earring
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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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round Lapis Lazuli buttons tops with small round cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel. bottom parts 2 long flat carved Jade Len...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Synthetic Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Synthetic Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings.  Featuring 24 old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.70 carats, graded near-colorles...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

One Pair of Vintage Austrian Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Austrian Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.70 carats, graded near-colorles...
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Signed Fallon Sculptural Pierced Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These dynamic pair of signed Fallon pierced dangle drop earrings are sculptural and dimensional. Inverted raised sculptural forms in a raised pattern that...
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1990s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.97 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-Pique1-2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.33 carat. Box is not i...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. One back of earring is colour loss, others are excellent c...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. Pl...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Givenchy Vintage Jumbo Oversized Pearl Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the Givenchy Red Enamel Curved C Shape Gold Etruscan Clip On Earrings, a stunning fusion of bold design and luxurious craftsmansh...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold

18ct White Gold, Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These beautiful 18ct white gold, diamond and pearl drop earrings are the perfect statement piece for any special occasion. Falling an incredible 7cm, these gorgeous earrings are set...
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1990s European Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Vintage Rare Gold Plated CC Pearl Large Hoop Dangle Clip on Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Rare Gold Plated CC Pearl Large Hoop Dangle Clip on Earrings *Marked 96 *Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 3" x 2". -It is a very rar...
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1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s Circa 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style 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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 2.09 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not inclu...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Black Onyx Rock Crystal Gold Diamonds Rubies Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round Black Onyx buttons with small round cabs ruby in the center are on the top part, middle parts with 2 marquise cut Rubies, white gold ,14 round full cut diamonds,Green Enamel...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

18 carat Gold Coral, Amethyst and Diamond Delice de Goa Cartier Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold earrings with coral, amthysts and brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, model Delice de Goa. weight 12.2 grams dimensions: 30 x 13 cm
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Verdura 1990s Ruby Emerald Wood 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as carved wooden shells with arching segments - dark brown with smooth grain Wrapped with twisted rope motif yellow gold wire and terminating with gemstones Comprised of bez...
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color vs-s1. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.20 carat. Clarity is diamond H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please conta...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Pair of Vintage Italian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Italian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring two yellow, two orange, and two pink oval mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 4....
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.3 grams. Total weight is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Please contact for any question.
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1990s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Old gold earrings studded with old-cut diamonds, Scandinavia, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique earrings made of 18-carat yellow gold with silver elements Set with diamonds in old rosette cuts Earrings being tested in the gemological laboratory of a diamond appraiser ...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Art Nouveau earrings with 0.40ct diamonds, Austria-Hungary, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old classic, very feminine earrings in the form of a diamond daisy Made of 0.585 yellow gold They come from the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries....
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Era Pearl & Seed Pearl Moon Cluster Earrings 14 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 14 carat gold, our Luna Earrings are an antique delight. Her screw back earrings of crested moons embellished with satiny seed pearls are an elegant accessory fo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Geranium Leaf Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as rose gold geranium leaf drops with dimensional organic form Accented by yellow and green gold spots - textured throughout With engraved veining and stem wrapping around b...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 12k real gold. Back clips part...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Ridged Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Diamond Earrings. Each earring features a ridged circle with slight curve at the bottom, in the center of the circle bezel is brilliant-cut diamond. The d...
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1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.60 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 10 real gold. Box is not incl...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

4.63 Carat White Diamonds, White Gold Flower Design Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1990s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Austrian Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Austrian Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring two oval mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 3.40 carats. Accented by 22...
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Chanel Vintage S/S 1992 Gold-Plated CC Logo Pearl Collection 28 Clip Earrings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Uncover a piece of fashion history with these vintage Chanel faux pearl earrings. From Spring/Summer 1992 Collection, these earrings are more than just accessories—they're collectibl...
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Earrings. Featuring 44 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.15 carats, graded near-colorless, SI-I clar...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

CHANEL Vintage SS 1995 Faux Pearl CC Logo Clip-On Earrings
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Rare vintage Chanel faux pearl drop earrings from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Comes with original Chanel box. Features gold plated CC interlocking logo deta...
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 3.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 ct. Acid tested to 8k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings. 2cc8 Collection - from the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 8.5 cm Period: 20th Cen...
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Shell Earrings Bezel Set with Amethyst and Peridot with Detachable Faceted Drops
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold drop Trigoncardiac shell earrings bezel set with amethyst and peridot, with detachable faceted tear drop amethysts, by Trianon.
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1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Acid tested to be 9k real gold. Totallyis diamond about 1.70 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is ...
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Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k 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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