Drop Earrings
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond
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
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
9k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
18th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Hessonite, Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Emerald, 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.