On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage sterling silver drop earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Silver,
Sterling Silver and
Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage sterling silver drop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but
Modern and
Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency.
Luigi Ferrara,
Tiffany & Co. and
Georg Jensen each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but
Diamond versions, from our inventory of 65, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for
rose cut vintage sterling silver drop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
round cut and
brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of vintage sterling silver drop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for
men today than there are for
women.
Prices for vintage sterling silver drop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $110,000, while vintage sterling silver drop earrings, on average, fetch $636.
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.
