Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1980s European Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s German Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Copper
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, ...
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.