Drop Earrings
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1960s Hungarian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s German Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s German Georgian Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate
1960s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s English Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s European Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1960s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Greek Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold
1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.