Contemporary Drop Earrings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Faye Kim
Style: Contemporary
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Triple Diamond Earring Drops - These timeless drops can be worn with a variety of hoops to add sparkle to any outfit.
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Drops l...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Hoops with Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Hinged Burnished Diamond Hoops with Detachable Triple Diamond Drops -
The hoops can be worn separately; they can also be worn with the diamonds in the front...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Hoops with Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Hoops with Detachable Triple Diamond Earring Drops - Perfect for every style and occasion!
Hoops:
Inner Diame...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoops with Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold hinged hoops with detachable diamond drops - The hoops can be worn separately from the drops and the drops can be attached to many of Faye's other hoops, allowing...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoops With Pink Sapphire Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Hoops with Detachable Pink Sapphire Quad Bezel Rose Cut Drops - The
hoops can be worn separately. The drops can be attached to ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Drops -
The hoops can be worn separately; they can also be worn with the diamonds in the front or reversed to show ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18k gold* hoops with micro pave diamonds feature a matte finish which enhances the bright sparkle of the diamonds and conveys understated elegance. A truly st...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k White Gold White Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18k white gold, White Sapphire is paired with white freshwater pearls to create a pair of modern-day classic drop earrings. Matte-finishe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Round Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, elegant, and beautiful! Handcrafted in 18K gold*, these rose-cut sapphire teardrop-shaped slices are bezel set and hinged for movement. The sparkle and warm inviting color i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, elegant, and beautiful! Handcrafted in 18k gold*, these rose-cut sapphire teardrop-shaped slices are bezel set and hinged for movement. The sparkle and warm inviting color a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, elegant, and beautiful! Handcrafted in 18k gold", these rose-cut sapphire teardrop-shaped slices are bezel set and hinged for movement. The sparkle and warm inviting color ar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Freeform Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, elegant, and beautiful! Handcrafted in 18k gold*, these rose-cut sapphire freeform-shaped slices are bezel set and hinged for movement. The sparkle and warm inviting color ar...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k White Gold Tanzanite Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18k white gold, tanzanite's brilliant range of purple and blue hues is further enhanced by lustrous white freshwater pearls to create a pair of modern-day classic drop earrings...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Cushion Mabe Pearl and Diamond Lever Back Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
A classic combination of diamonds and pearls. Faye Kim's mabe pearl earrings with triple diamonds are bezel set in 18k gold with lever backs. AAA Gem quality mabe pearls have a beaut...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Agate Acorn Drop Earring with Granulation Cap
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Beauty in simplicity. These 18k gold Acorn drop earrings in smoky-white are easy to wear, flattering and go with just about everything. The earrings a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold White Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18k green gold, White Sapphire is paired with white freshwater pearls to create a pair of modern-day classic drop earrings. Matte-finishe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k White Gold Aquamarine and Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18k white gold, beautiful blue Aquamarines are bezel set and paired with lustrous white freshwater pearls to create a pair of modern-day classic drop earrings...
Category
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Morganite and Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
One of a kind!
Beautifully matched in color and shape, these faceted Morganite pear-shaped drops are joined by princess cut diamond accents. The contemporary matte platinum finish highlights their perfectly sophisticated shade of pink. Morganite is a variety of "Beryl" which includes Emeralds and...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Huggy Hoop Earrings with Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim’s modern design conveys understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday look. Hoops are solid with a matte finish, hinged mechanism and deta...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Blue Moonstone Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Blue Moonstone Drop Earrings
Blue Ceylon Moonstone cabochons are bezel set in 18k gold. Featuring a h...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Chiclet Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
It's all in the details. Faye Kim's signature 18K green gold earrings are finished with hinged ear wires to allow for movement. Certain to turn heads with its clean, sleek, and mode...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Oval Fancy Pink Purple Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Fancy colored sapphires in Pink and Purple come together with Faye Kim's signature granulation hinge to create a pair of dazzling line earrings. Matte-finished with an added diamond ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Diamond Hinged Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Double Emerald Cut & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Hinged Earrings
Indulge in luxury with these double diamond drop earrings. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Double Diamond Hinge Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Effortlessly transition from simple and chic for every day to special occasion evening wear.
Handcrafted in Platinum and matte finished, these double round brilliant cut diamonds a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim’s modern triple diamond drop earrings on signature hinged ear wire are designed to move, sparkle, and show off their brilliance.
Diamonds = ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pavé Bar Drops on Huggy Hoops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold*, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design with diamond micro pave drops convey understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday look.
Hoops are solid with a hinged ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
18k Gold Ceylon moonstones are bezel set with Ceylon blue sapphires to create Faye Kim's signature double hinge earrings. French ear wires.
Length .75"
Moonstones: 3.05 carats twt...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Open Teardrop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold and planished for added texture, these teardrop earrings are a modern and fresh take on traditional gold hoops. The granulation hinged ear wires add a specia...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Raw Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Triple Bezel Raw Diamond Drop Earrings With Granulation Hinged Ear Wires.
Each pair is handcrafted and unique. The natural subtle shades of raw diamonds a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Diamond Line Earrings
Define your unique style with clean lines and an elegant silhouette. Mixed fancy shaped diamonds are bea...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Grey Raw Diamond Bar Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Feminine yet edgy, the matchstick style platinum earrings feature Grey diamond beads that are channel set for a clean, sleek look. The hinge detail provides movement and sparkle. Ma...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Granulation Hoop Earrings with Removable Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18 karat gold hoops with posts offer a twist on the classic pair of gold hoops; granulation detail adds texture and interest. The diamon...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold and finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into even...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings with Trillion Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's must-have 18k gold hoops on posts. A classic look, timeless in design. Shown here with our Trillion diamond drops to add extra sparkle. Stylish and great for daily wear...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoops with Trillion Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's must-have 18k wire hoops are a classic look and timeless in design. Wear them with our bezel set and dazzling trillion diamond drops to add extra sparkle. Featured hoop s...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoop Earrings with Blue Sapphire Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's classic wire hoops are handmade in 18 karat gold. The ever-popular hoops come with removable rose cut, blue sapphire drops. Lightweight, versatile with just the right amo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Diamond Drop Earrings
Indulge in luxury with these double diamond drop earrings. Set in 18k gold, diamond baguettes...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, elegant and beautiful! Handcrafted in 18k, rose cut yellow sapphire teardrop shaped slices are bezel set and paired with bezel set diamonds. The diamonds contrast and add a ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Hinged Chiclet Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Clean, sleek, and modern, 18k white gold chiclet earrings have a flattering shape and matte-finished. Perfect for every day!
Earring length - .75"
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings with Triple Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
18k gold hoops with detachable drops. A classic look, timeless in design. Shown here with our triple white round brilliant cut diamond drops to add sparkle and versatility. Styli...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Matte Platinum Burnished Diamond Chiclet Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's signature matte platinum earrings are finished with hinged ear wires. The burnished diamonds pop against the matte platinum finish for a modern fresh look. Certain to tu...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Marquise Chiclet Earring
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
It's all in the details. Faye Kim's signature 18K green gold earrings are finished with hinged ear wires to allow for movement. Certain to turn heads with its clean, sleek, and moder...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Matte Platinum Pear-Shaped Chiclet Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's signature matte platinum earrings are finished with hinged ear wires. Certain to turn heads with its clean, sleek, and modern design! Matte-finished and perfect for every ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Platinum
Faye Kim 18k Gold Sapphire Bezel Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Add a pop of color to your jewelry wardrobe! Handcrafted in 18k gold, Raspberry hued sapphire slices are bezel set and paired with faceted Pink Sapphires. Faye Kim's signature
hinge...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Scallop Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold red Coral earrings. Beautifully handcrafted and accented with raw diamonds. One of a kind, modern-day chandelier earr...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Mesh Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handmade in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim has created a "Mesh" earring for today's casual, chic style. The links are meticulously interconnected to move with flexibility. Matte finished, ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Brilliant Cut Quad Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's Diamond Brilliant Cut Hinged Quad Drop Earrings are handcrafted in 18 karat gold. The quad design with hinged ear wires is bright and lively with movement. The perfect diamond...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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