Torpedo Drop Earrings
Antique Mid-19th Century Drop Earrings
Antique 1880s American Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Modernist Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Luggage and Travel Bags
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Emerald, 15k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Rose Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1790s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
English Drop Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Chalcedony, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
English Drop Earrings
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Georgian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Finding the Right Earrings for You
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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