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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Gemstone: Garnet
Style: Contemporary
Maria Kotsoni, 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Heart & Arrow Dangle Earrings
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Lovestruck rainbow’, ear pendants are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These impressive, playful, articulated ear pendants come in a highly polished finish and feature rainbow colored...
Category
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavor...
Rose Quartz and Rhodolite Garnet 18K Gold and Oxidised Sterling Silver Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in Tuxedo Park, NY
These very contemporary rose quartz, rhodolite garnet, 18K gold, and oxidised sterling silver drop pierced earrings are designed and made by London jeweler, Lucy Martin. Lucy creates art jewelry with a unique sense of color, composition and asymmetry. Inspired by travel and architecture each piece is handcrafted in recycled metals using traditional hand fabrication techniques to produce sleek, wearable art...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection One of a Kind Contemporary Handcrafted 18 karat Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings.
linear earrings a unique modern design made in 18 Karat Gold bezel enriched with Garnet carré cut and Citrine drop cut.
A Unique Piece square slide of Jasper complete the earrings with a beautiful natural shade of brown and orange.
The collection to which these earrings are part, is inspired by the vibrant tones of nature and the forest, the browns and the yellows and dark reds of the flowers of the fields...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ky Gold Dangle Earrings with Mandarin Garnet, Pink Tourmaline and Rose Quartz
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
Imagine yourself walking down the beach, in the sun, with your earrings softly swinging and kissing your face. What a feeling! These might be the prettiest pair of dangle earrings yo...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold
Multi-Drop Earring with 7.64 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Multi-Drop Earring Set in Platinum with 7.64-carat Demantoid Garnet and 2.99-carat Diamonds. This is part of our Trinity Collection which focuses on the holy Ganges River in India an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Rose Quartz and Rhodolite Garnet 18K Gold and Oxidised Sterling Silver Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary rose quartz, rhodolite garnet, 18K gold, and oxidised sterling silver drop pierced earrings are designed and made by London jeweler, Lucy Martin...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Lucea New York Tsavorite Garnet Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection
Bright green Tsavorite Garnet drop earrings set in blackened sterling silver.
Tsavorite Garnet: 8.53ct total weight.
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
Lucea New York Tsavorite Garnet Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection
Bright green Tsavorite Garnet pave pebble elongated earrings set in sterling silver and 14k plated gold
Tsavorite: 11.73ct total weight.
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tsavorite, Garnet, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Semi Precious and Diamond Geometric Shaped Hanging Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful crafted 18 karat yellow gold earring are set with an array of Semi Precious stones making them very wearable . The stones include Peridot, Citrine, Garnet, BlueTopaz,...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...
Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Pk Amethyst, Garnet Sterling Silver/18K Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary oxidised sterling silver and 18K gold drop pierced earrings playfully feature a brilliantly balanced combination of faceted tanzanite, aquamarine, London blue...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alamandite Garnet with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Alamandite Garnet 4.21 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Width: 1.0 cm
Length: 2.5 cm
"Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was t...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite Aquamarine Blue Topaz Pk Amethyst Garnet Sterling Silver/18K Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in Tuxedo Park, NY
These very contemporary oxidised sterling silver and 18K gold drop pierced earrings playfully feature a brilliantly balanced combination of faceted tanzanite, aquamarine, London blue...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Floral Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Rose Quartz & Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earring is part of the exclusive Floral Fantasy Collection presented by Sunita Nahata. These simple floral designs are given an elegant touch with the multi layered architectura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
30 Carat Black Onyx Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Happy Moods Collection - this particular collection uses a vibrant variety of color gemstones to reflect the different feelings of happiness. These elegant styles boast bold and bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Onyx, Pearl, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
40 Carat Blue Topaz Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Happy Moods Collection - this particular collection uses a vibrant variety of color gemstones to reflect the different feelings of happiness. These elegant styles boast bold and bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
23.42 Carat Red Garnet Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a series of 'Healing Hexagon' Earrings made to wear everyday and bring harmony to the mind, body and soul.
This is a regal red garnet ring and this gemstone is particularly known to bring powerful energies to Aquarians but in general is said to revitalize and re-energize ones chakras, and brings serenity and courage to a person. This earring is set on lined textured gold which is accented with delicate diamonds and pearls.
Designer red garnet earring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Goshwara Citrine and Garnet Cabochon Drop Earring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine and Garnet Cabochon Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Naughty' Collection
Stone Size: 19 x 12 mm & 8 mm
Gemstone Approx Wt: Citrine-Garnet – 42.36 Cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Earrings in Red Gold with 26 Mandarine Garnets 1, 56ct..
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
These 18k red gold (8.50g) earrings are set with 26x fine Mandarine Garnets in intensiv or...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold
28 Carat Honey Quartz Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Happy Moods Collection - this particular collection uses a vibrant variety of color gemstones to reflect the different feelings of happiness. These elegant styles boast bold and beautiful center gemstones accented with dainty features and are perfect to add some vibrance to an outfit. These styles are available in a range of six different gemstones: Amethyst, Guava Quartz, London Blue Topaz, Black Onyx, Honey Quartz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Lucea New York Tsavorite Garnet and Rustic Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection
Bright green Tsavorite Garnet and rustic Diamond drop earrings set in sterling silver and gold plating.
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ralph Masri Diamond Garnet Sacred Windows Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold earrings with champagne diamonds and garnet baguettes from Ralph Masri's Sacred Windows collection, inspired by the stained glass artwork ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lucea New York Tsavorite Garnet and Black Diamond Drop Skull Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Life In Collection
Bad to the bone Tsavorite Garnet and black Diamond skull drop earrings set in blackened sterling silver.
Tsavorite Garnet: 4.76ct total weight.
Black Diamonds...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
David Precious Gems Garnet and Amber Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Completely handmade and unique. Featuring a pair of cabochon garnets that simply glow from with in and a rich pair of amber drops. A true statement piece. 2 1/8 inches in length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amber, Garnet, 18k Gold
13.42 Carat Garnet and Freshwater Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous and unique 14k yellow gold stud earrings featuring two emerald-cut Garnet gemstones, totaling 13.42 carats, and large Freshwater Baroque Pearls...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.99ct Tsavorite Garnet + 4.94ct Mint Tourmaline 18kt Earrings by Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
Bold and brilliant tsavorite garnets are paired perfectly with delicately hued mint green tourmaline drops in these verdant and elegant earrings.
Featuring effortless movement, scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Tourmaline, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with 6 Round Diamonds and Pink Quartz
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary clip-on earrings are the part of jewellery collection, which was featured in Vogue UA review, and designed by the oil painter and jewellery artist from Berlin Poly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Opals Diamonds Demantoid Garnets 22-21 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Organic Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Forget-Me-Not flowers dangle drop earrings. Opals, yellow diamonds, demantoid garnets, zircons are bezel set in 21K gold. One-of-a-kind, handmade. Beautiful sparkle and intense blue-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
Earrings in Red Gold with 2 Fire Opal Brioletts and Mandarine Garnets.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
These 18k red gold (20g) earrings are set with 2x fine Mexican Fireopals in intensiv orang...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Fire Opal, Opal, Other, Gold, 18k Gold
Tsavorite Garnet, Orange and Pink Sapphire Day to Night Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Andrew Glassford's Convertible Earrings made with 23.95 carats of Cabochon Tsavorite Green Garnets. They are surrounded by 7.45 carats of Oval Orange Sapphires. 3.74 carats of Pink Sapphires in Baguette and round shapes all set in 18k Yellow Gold. These earrings are Day to Night earrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Chalcedony, Amethyst, Demantoid, and Chrome Diopside Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Dangle Natural Blue Chalcedony Earrings Drops from Turkey, Deep Zambian Amethyst ovals, surrounded by Russian Demantoid, and p...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet, Iolite, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Purple Grape Garnet and Tourmalinated Quartz in 18kt Earrings by Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
Luscious purple garnets sparkle above graphic tourmalinated quartz gems in this playful and eye-catching earring. The garnets are beautifully cut for maximum brilliance and are an intensely saturated color. The spears of tourmaline piercing through the clear quartz are a gorgeous example of the inclusion making the stone.
The gems are encased in a handmade 18kt gold frame which allows ample movement, adding to the appeal of these dramatic earrings.
-1.99ct pair of Purple Grape Garnets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tanzanite, Spessartite Garnet and Pink Tourmaline Day to Night Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Breathtaking colors in the convertible earrings that include 25.65 carats of vivid Oval and Pear Shaped Cabochon Tanzanites and 10.03 carats of Oval faceted Spessartite Garnets. Thes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Marlo Laz Pave Diamond, Rhodolite, Tanzanite, Sapph Evening Arrow Earrings
By Marlo Laz
Located in New York, NY
With a color palette inspired by the mesmerizing purple haze of the Southwestern Sunset, the Marlo Laz short Arrow earrings symbolize protection and guidance, ensuring that its carri...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
11.2 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Custom Designed Fan Drop Statement Earrings
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
These Long and Elegant Statement Earrings are One of a Kind in 18K Yellow Gold. The Dramatic Earrings feature faceted, Oval Rhodolite Garnets of Intense Red Hue and Gem Quality. Each...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Rhodolite, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromanteq Mandarin Garnet and Tourmaline Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Measurements
Earring Length 56mm
Diameter 11mm
Pair weighs approximately 10.5g
The Rock Hound's Chromanteq Nigerian Mandarin Garnet 2.82cts and Namibian Tourmaline...
Category
2010s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Mandarin Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Mandarin Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Enamel Earrings
Please take a look at one of our trade mark texture in Kaleidoscope Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Andreoli Onyx Snake Diamond Tsavorite Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Onyx Snake Diamond Tsavorite Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings 18KT Yellow Gold. The snake features 0.57 carats of full round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are F/G/H in Col...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gol...
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet and Ancient Roman Coin Drop Earrings
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman 18K yellow gold drop earrings with bezel set garnets and ancient Roman coins
Category
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
30.00 Carats Cushion Cut Smokey Quartz Garnet Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Great Earrings for Everyday
The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold
There is 1.00 Carats in Garnet
There is 30.00 Carats in Smokey Quartz
The earrings measure 1.5" x 0.75"
The earrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Citrine and Pink Topaz and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Citrine (approximately 5 cts each), faceted Pink Topaz (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~ 0.60 cts.
The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold,...
Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Peridot and Iolite and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Peridot (approximately 2.5 cts each), faceted Iolite (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts.
Specif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Jade, Onyx, Peridot, Rock Cr...
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Red Garnet and Ruby Drop Dangle Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Red Garnet and Ruby Drop Dangle Earrings
Two exceptional Garnets are paired with gorgeous rubies and surrounded with diamonds.
6.08 carat apprx. Garnet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Opal, Diamond, Sapphire and Spinel Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Drop Earrings made by Rosior in Portugal made in yellow gold and set with:
- 2 white opals weighing 16,17 ct;
- 2 sugarloaf cut red spinels weighing 1,58 ct;
- 216 tsavo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold
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