Detachable Drop Earrings Coral
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1830s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
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20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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Italian Drop Earrings
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Mandari...
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond
American Drop Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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