Pearshaped Diamond Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
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Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Beryl, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Russian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Morganite, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
American Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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