Drop Earrings
20th Century French Drop Earrings
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Vintage Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1960s English Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Di...
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Central American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Late 20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 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.