Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1950s Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Asian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold
1950s Indian Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Garnet, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Victorian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k 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.