Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
1940s American Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Iolite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Iolite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings
Emerald
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Drop Earrings
Amber, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Earrings
Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Irish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Byzantine Drop Earrings
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.