Drop Earrings
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Retro Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Retro Drop Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1990s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White G...
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century British Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
1990s Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White G...
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Go...
1980s French Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Retro Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k 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.