Drop Earrings
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass, Gilt Metal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s European Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver
1930s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Chinese Vintage Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Platinum
1930s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s French Georgian Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1930s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1930s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
1930s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.