Drop Earrings
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Hessonite, Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-18th Century Antique Drop Earrings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1790s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1790s English Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
1790s Italian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
18th Century British Art Deco Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
1780s Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling 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.