Drop Earrings
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
1980s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Silver
Late 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s British Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1880s Austrian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Renaissance Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel, Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, 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.