Drop Earrings
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Hungarian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Oceanic Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 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.