Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gol...
Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.