Drop Earrings
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
2010s Indian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Baltic Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
19th Century Retro Antique Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aventurine, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s North American Retro Drop Earrings
Quartz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k 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.