Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Drop Earrings
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Drop Earrings
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.