Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Emerald
1990s French Drop Earrings
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
1980s Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s European Vintage Drop Earrings
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
White Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.