Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Drop Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Georgian Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modern Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
20th Century Danish Romantic Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Earrings
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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.