Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Dutch Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Emerald
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings
Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Earrings
1990s French Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Russian Romantic Vintage Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Ruby, Enamel
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Citrine, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.