Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
1990s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1990s French Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s French Drop Earrings
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k 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.