Platinum Pearl Drop Earrings
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Nat...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold...
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Platinum
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Finding the Right Drop-earrings for You
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.
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