Drop Earrings
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, 9k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Dutch Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond
1990s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
1990s Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Baltic Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 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.