Browse a vast assortment of french drop pearl earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 37 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of french drop pearl earrings made by
Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by
Leon Mege,
Marcello Fontana and
Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but
Pearl versions, from our inventory of 37, are particularly popular. There are many
french cut,
rose cut and
bead french drop pearl earrings for sale. Most of our french drop pearl earrings for sale are for
women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for
men.
Prices for french drop pearl earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $207 and can go as high as $28,000, while french drop pearl earrings, on average, fetch $1,336.
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.