Drop Earrings
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Baltic Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Agate, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Russian Romantic Vintage Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Chilean Vintage Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
1970s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s North American Regency Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Base Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k 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.