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Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
item weight 7.1 grams Featuring Round Brilliant Diamonds 12-13mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearls 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
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H 0.52 in W 0.48 in Dm 0.48 in L 0.52 in
Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Earrings. Total item weight 7.2 grams Featuring Round Brilliant Diamonds 12-13mm Deep Golden color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
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H 0.52 in W 0.48 in Dm 0.48 in L 0.52 in
Hakimoto 18K Diamonds White 12 mm South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto 18K Diamonds White 12 mm South Sea Pearl Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in different gold colors and
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Bar Earrings 0.63 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm with a diamond bar
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Leaf Earrings 1.05 Carat 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold South Sea Pearl 12-13 mm Diamonds 1.05 Carats Omega back You can special order it
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.30 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 10-11mm Nature South Sea Cultured Pearl Pearl Quality AAA Luster AAA, Excellent Nacre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12-13MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in different gold colors and
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.08 Carat 18 White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM with 64 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Marquise Pear Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings Baroque Tahitian & South Sea Pearl
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
approximately 7.50 Carats with two Baroque pearls. Pearls Measure Length 19-20 MM Width 11-12 MM
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Cluster Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to South
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Drop Earrings South Sea Pearl White Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these stunning South Sea pearl and white diamond dangle earrings, meticulously crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.79 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and four
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.47 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm with 114 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold

Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.33 Carats 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM and 76 blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.97 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color- G-H Clarity SI Can customize in Pink Freshwater, Golden
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.53 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm with 42 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.48 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm with 74 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.45 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 70 round brilliants weighing 0.45 carats with two South Sea
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.14 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Can customize pearl to Golden, Pink or Tahitian. DM for more pricing.
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 2.30 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold drop earrings featuring four South Sea Pearls measuring 12-16 mm with 16 diamonds on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Drop Earrings South Sea Pearl White Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
, measuring between 12 and 12.5 mm. South Sea pearls are known for their natural luster and shimmering colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.20 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earring featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and two round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.12 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm with a diamond top
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.90 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and 82 round brilliants
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.58 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm flanked with 68
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Hakimoto 18k White Gold Natural Color 12mm South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
weight 5.8 grams 12 mm Natural color South Sea Drop Cultured Pearls 18K White Gold High Polish Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Bar Drop Earrings 0.45 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with a diamond top
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Petal Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.24 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Comes in different gold & pearl
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 6 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring Blue Topaz weighing 6 carats and two South Sea Pearls
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Topaz, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Butterfly Drop Earrings 0.54 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with a diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Cluster South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 2.56 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Cluster South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.77 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with 8 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
drop earrings are completed with 2 beautiful Gray South Sea Pearls and are 50.0 mm long and 12,0 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
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South Sea Pearl Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings 0.10 Carats 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold swirl earrings featuring 8 round diamonds weighing 0.10 carats and four South Sea
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Sapphire Amethyst South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 5 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
& Rhodolite weighing 2.80 Carats and two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Customize in Golden, Pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Three Row Diamond Drop Earrings 0.78 Carats 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in different gold colors
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 4.10 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
weighing 0.50 carats and two South Sea Baroque Pearls measuring 12-13 mm.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Three Row Diamond Drop Earrings 0.78 Carats 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in different gold colors
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow 11-12M
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Can customize Pearl color & size. DM for more information.
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Bar Drop Earrings 0.43 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with 44
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm with 8 princess cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Blue Topaz Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 17 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carats with two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, total carat weight: 5.08 ct. Golden South Sea pearl: 11.5-12 mm each. Please note that carat weights may
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, total carat weight: 5.08 ct. Golden South Sea pearl: 11.5-12 mm each. Please note that carat weights may
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, total carat weight: 5.08 ct. Golden South Sea pearl: 11.5-12 mm each. Please note that carat weights may
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...

South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.60 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring 56 round brilliants weighing 0.60 carats and two South Sea
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Tahitian Diamond Earrings 0.32 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring alternating white South Sea pearls and grey tone Tahitian
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ribbon South Sea Pearl Earrings .057 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
0.57 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Customize in different
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.87 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
weighing 0.37 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

South Sea Golden Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.57 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm with 56
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Burmese South Sea Drop Pearl, Morganite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Burmese South Sea Drop Pearl, Morganite and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Two 12 mm Burmese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 38 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.41 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 0.34 carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Genuine South Sea Pearls & Diamonds 12 MM White South Sea Pearls 1.83
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 6.14 Carat VVS2-VS1 22 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-VS1 clarity and two golden South Sea pearls meausring 12-13 mm. Very impressive in person! Shows
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carat 18 Karat 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to South Sea
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.40 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl drop earrings featuring 10 pear shape diamonds weighing 1.40 carats, in 18k white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Bar Earrings 0.63 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: South Sea Pearl: 12-13 MM Diamond Bar: 42MM Earring: 57.8 MM Pearls can be changed to Tahitian
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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12 Mm South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 12 mm south sea pearl drop earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 76 vintage editions and 295 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 12 mm south sea pearl drop earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Harbor Diamonds, Autore and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 12 mm south sea pearl drop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 12 mm south sea pearl drop earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 12 Mm South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings?

Prices for 12 mm south sea pearl drop earrings start at $270 and top out at $475,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,900.

Finding the Right drop-earrings for You

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.