Drop Earrings
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Base Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1850s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1850s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Portuguese Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.