Drop Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Black Jade, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Amber, Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 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.