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18k and Platinum Diamond and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Diamond & Emerald Day/Night Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 2.25 inches Markings: "PT900" "T897" Metal: 18k White ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Emerald Jades Enamel Carved Pink Opal Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold,...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

South Sea White Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinge Line Drop Hoop Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
White AAA Quality South Sea Pearls Size 14MM Diameter Striking Silvery Hue with Light Blue Iridescent Tones Very Reflective Surface - Almost Mirror-Like 1.50 cts Diamonds VVS Quali...
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

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

Chanel 19A Egypt Crystal Mesh Rainbow Strass Earrings 5-Row Large 67669
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67669 Exclusive to Lagerfeld's 19A collection - this is the larger and more limited of the two sizes produced of the earrings. There is a smaller set of three-rows of cry...
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2010s Drop Earrings

Steven Battelle 2.8 Carats Apatite Sea Turtle 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
A whimsical wax-carved 18K gold sea turtle is adorned with 6 x 8 mm pear shaped Apaitite cabochons in this Steven Battelle creation. Mounted on safety cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Apatite, 18k Gold

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Yellow
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage German Glass circa 1950s on a 14K gold filled. *Our jewelry have maximum protection for anti-tarnish and is made for extended wear.
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

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14k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Style LapisLazuli Gold Diamonds Coral Enamel Carved Jade Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco style Earrings,the tops in natural Lapislazuli buttons with 2 small round Coral cabochons in the center.The middle parts are in white gold , 18 round full cut diam...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

FLORA Earrings, Lemon Quartz, Citrine 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Earrings Lemon Quartz, Citrine, 14k Gold Carved lemon citrine flowers (25mm diameter) with center square citrines bezeled in 14k gold. The top round citrines measure 7mm roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

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Quartz, Citrine, 14k Gold

Bulgari 1990 s 18K Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Doppio Cuore Heart Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold pierced heart-shaped surround suspending door-knocker style drop Designed as a sleek puffy stainless steel heart-shaped form With pierced yellow gold top mi...
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1990s Modern Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Natural Diamond 2.16 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Dangler Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Keep them dazzled with these ultra-elegant diamond 3 cluster flower round drop earrings, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication. These exquisite earrings are designed to refi...
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2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Certificate Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings, 1900s
Located in Napoli, NA
These Victorian emerald & diamond 18k white gold and silver earrings feature 2 Natural Emeralds, weighing 2.79 + 2.26 ct, and sparkling old Mine cut diamonds weighing 4,40 ct. graded...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Peridot and Pearl Drop Vintage Style Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a touch of timeless elegance with our Natural Peridot and Pearl Drop Vintage-Style Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold. These stunning earrings feature vibrant natural peridots paired wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Peridot, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 2.93 ct Pear-and Round-Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated pair of drop earrings featuring approximately 2.13 carats of pear-cut white diamonds, graded G/H color and SI1/SI2 clarity, set in 14K white gold. The design is beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl 2.84 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage cultured pearl and 2.84 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and silver set earrings; part of our diverse pearl earring collections. Th...
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1970s Vintage Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 14k White Gold All Tariff Paid
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 14k White Gold All Tariff Paid Features a rich royal blue sapphire at both the top and bottom — an oval-cut sapphire accented with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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

Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Faceted Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Wire Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5mm faceted blue sapphires are surrounded by sandlike "pasir" granulation in these attractive 22K handmade earrings. Beautiful contrasts between the textures and blue and gold. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Wave Black and Silver Drop earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
PHILIPPE FERRANDIS His style and audacity soon seduced great Parisian fashion houses such as Balmain, Nina Ricci, Givenchy, Chantal Thomas, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera… He w...
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2010s French Modern Drop Earrings

Kitty earrings, cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kitty earrings cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary Sterling Silver casting Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for ...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Lustrous 11.48ct Salt Water Pearls and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 11.48ct Salt Water Pearls and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Radiating timeless elegance, these 18K yellow gold drop earrings showcase two stunni...
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.00ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of platinum earrings from the 1950s. The earrings feature sparkling pear, baguette and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 5.00ct. The color of these ...
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Pink-Blue Sapphire with Diamonds Accent, Pink Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Sapphire 1.80 Carats Diamonds 0.23 Carats Freshwater Pearl 14-15mm The earrings are 1.25" long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

NWT $24, 000 Rare 18KT South Sea Large Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Fancy South Sea White Pearl and Diamond Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. GIA Certified 8.35 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 KT white gold and yellow gold fascinate Colombian Emerald Earrings, features two square Emeralds, the total weight of 8.35 Carat, The Emeral...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.9 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two opposing pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons of 6 x 9 mm and 4 x 6 mm are surrounded by fine "pasir" 22K granulation in this noticeable design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Bow Earrings by Maison Gripoix. Beautiful Baroque configuration with large pear shaped pearls capped with ruby poured glass caps....
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1990s French Drop Earrings

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Drop Earrings by nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
Serenity is represented by Lapis Lazuli in the Serenity Rose collection, these are the Serenity earrings. These earrings feature richly-colored Lapis Lazuli stones cut into elegant t...
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2010s British Drop Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean 6.36 Carat Diamond2 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Milan, Lombardia
An attempt to “poeticize science” is the best way to describe this asymmetrical pair of earrings. It traces its inspiration to the observation of the deep-green lotus leaves floatin...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

HARAKH 7/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Threader Earrings in 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, these elegantly designed earrings are studded with 7/8 carats natural brilliant and rose cut colorless diamonds in a prong se...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Ralph Masri Diamond Garnet Sacred Windows Earrings
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round brilliants weighing 0.37 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in white & yellow gol...
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

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

Ruby and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace and earrings set is constituted by faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Miriam Haskell Long Wheat Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Signature Russian Gilt and faux rice pearl long wheat pendant earrings sewn on back to back filigrees. Adjustable clip back fittings. 1940...
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1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Barque Pearl Sapphire Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Barque Pearl & Sapphire Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Drop earrings Beautiful Natural Blue Opal - 8 carats Natural multi color Color Sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

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Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha...

14k White Gold Pendant Earrings Set with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
Elegant and elaborate, this pair of 14K white gold pendant style earrings is set with dazzling diamonds. Suspended from the base of the earrings is a nested series of rings that move and shimmer as the wearer moves. Diamonds are approximately 1.5 TCW. Screw post...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quali...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of fine paste drop earring, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Simple classic and very elegant clear paste drop earrings, totally capturing original 1920s style. Constructed with a metal drop with settings,upon which sit the clear pastes, secure...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings

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Base Metal

Victorian French Vauxhall Jet Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian fench vauxhall jet long drop earrings of overlapping trompe l'oiel teardrop shape loops. Of faceted French jet the two loops are joined together as one. Screw back fitting...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Pearl Floral Diamond Drop Earrings Wedding Earrings 14k Yellow Gold EG9727 LV
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning Gabriel & Co. pearl and diamond earrings are perfect for your wedding day or formal events! The simple elegance of the diamonds and drop pearl is just right for a dres...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet Pearl Diamond Floral Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of each vintage-inspired earring lies a round deep red garnet gemstone in a yellow gold setting. Surrounding on each four sides of the garnet are delicate round white pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Moonstone Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with cabochon moon stones and round diamonds. The Fig collection was featured in Vogue UA review. The pearls were cho...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Carved Turquoise Flower and Diamond Gold Statement Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Carved Turquoise Flower and Diamond Drop Gold Earrings. Hand Carved Turquoise Flower design, accented by RBC Diamonds. Suspended...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

VR Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Heart Shape Blue Sapphire 0.93ct Gypset Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold & Blackened Yellow Gold showcasing two heart shaped blue sapphires with a total weight of 0.93 carats. Each 4x5 mm sapphire ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element 100% handmade. Natural pearls, each one is different. Excellent gift for lad...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Antique Onyx Seed Pearls Enamel 14 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant dangling earrings have been handcrafted in the 1880's. The carved and polished pieces of onyx have been inlaid with golden flowers set with seed pearls. The gold hooks ...
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1880s Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Tsavorite Cabochon 18K Gold Wire Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two brilliant green 7 x 10 mm cushion shaped tsavorite cabochons are held in artisanally crafted "spirals with jawan" 18K gold settings in this exquisite design. We love the vibrant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Tsavorite, 18k Gold

8.22 Carat Canary Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent yellow diamond earrings are custom-made and designed by Diana M. for her Fall 2016 Collection. The total weight of certified Yellow diamonds is 8.22 Carats, Fancy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

6.06 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Designer Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These dazzling earrings are a sophisticated statement piece that are designed to take you anywhere. Featuring a 3.03ct pear shape cubic zirconia suspended below a lever back clasp ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver

Chanel Gripoix Ruby Crackle Glass Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Deep Ruby Crackle Gripoix Glass Pearl Drop Earrings with hand made nacre pearl drops from the 1980's. 2.5" x .75". Clip back fittings.
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1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Stylish Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Pear Cut Tanzanite NanoMosaic Insert
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearls with Swarovski and Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description A luminous blend of classic beauty and modern sparkle, these earrings feature lustrous freshwater pearls accented by brilliant Swarovski crystals and delicate diamonds. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

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14k Gold

Tiffany Co 3.12 Carat H-VS1 Diamonds Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 3.12 Carat H-VS1 Diamonds Platinum Stud Earrings Style: Stud Gemstone 1: 1.56 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: H Clarit...
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of French Original Edwardian Era that screams Belle Époque. Most beautiful and unique European jewelry was made during that era right before Art Deco hit the world wit...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Colombian Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature a matched pair of Colombian pear-cut emeralds totaling 12.94 ct, certified by GIA as natural emeralds of Colombian origin with F1 clarity enhancement, set in 1...
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Floral South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.96 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 13-14 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring a diamond floral motif with 8 Marquise Diamonds weighing 0.79 Carats, 13 round brilliants weighing 0.17 carats and two South Sea Pearls me...
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold

26.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 15.50 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 26.80 carat Burmese ruby and 15.50 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold chandelier drop earrings; part of our antique ruby jewelry collections....
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1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Pasquale Bruni Iolite Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Iolite Earrings by Pasquale Bruni. With 2 Iolite stones, 8mm x 10mm 70 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds G/VS2, Total Weight approximately 0.70ctw These earrings co...
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2010s Italian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Iolite, White Gold

Black Onyx Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Black Onyx, Emerald, and Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K white gold are a dazzling blend of sophistication and allure. The striking black onyx drops create a bold contra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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

Rough yellow diamond art deco drop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with these 5.50ct fancy yellow diamond exquisite bespoke 18k yellow gold drop earrings. The art deco design features rough fancy yellow diamonds tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.44 Carat Citrine, Champagne Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
5.44 carat emerald-cut Citrine with round, champagne or golden color 14mm Freshwater Pearl drop and accent Diamonds 14k yellow gold stud earrings. Stud earrings are 1.07 inches or 27...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Petal-Layered Diamond Rose Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our stunning Rose Flower Shape Diamond Earrings, crafted from luxurious 14k white gold. These exquisite earrings feature a total of 1 carat of dazzling dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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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