Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Rose Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Early 2000s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yello...
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Kunzite, Peridot, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot
1940s American Byzantine Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
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.