Drop Earrings
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Drop Earrings
Agate, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Spanish Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Palladium, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 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.