Drop Earrings
1940s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aventurine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold
1950s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gol...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s French Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.