Black Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Drop Earrings
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White...
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- What are geo drop earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a drop earring called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are drop earrings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023To tell if black diamond earrings are real, first examine the surface of the gemstones. Real black diamonds usually have imperfections, while fakes usually appear flawless. Because it can be difficult to identify well-made synthetic gemstones with the naked eye, consider consulting a knowledgeable jeweler, dealer or appraiser for assistance with authentication. Find a variety of black diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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