Drop Ear Rings
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Agate, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Brass, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Indicolite, Pearl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Whit...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Palladium, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- What are geo drop earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a drop earring called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are drop earrings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
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