Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Spinel, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal, Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, White Gold
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
Peridot
20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings
Jade, Gold
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.