Drop Earrings
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1810s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Cut Steel
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1820s French Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s German Georgian Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
1820s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English George III Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck, Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1820s British George III Antique Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, Gilt Metal, Gold
1840s Unknown George V Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1930s French Georgian Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown George I Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
1840s British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
10k Gold, 9k Gold
1790s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
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.