Drop Earrings
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, 9k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Spinel, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Dutch Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Marcasite, Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
1920s Italian Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1920s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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.