Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Retro Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
Agate, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Palladium, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
1990s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1990s American Drop Earrings
Silver
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.