Drop Earrings
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Palladium, 18k Gold
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aventurine, 18k Gold
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Earrings
Silver
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald
1940s European Late Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Palladium
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold
1940s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
1940s American Byzantine Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s American Baroque Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s Unknown Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Brass
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Irish Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.